High School Career
Smith was born in Queens, New York to William and Lisa Smith. At Proctor High School in Utica, New York, Smith was a USA Today All-American pick, and was rated by Prep Football Report as the best defensive line prospect in the state. As a senior he had 20 sacks.
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