LEE
SMITH
TE
Ht/Wt
6’6’’,
269 lbs
Experience
11
years
Debut
Oct 2, 2011
Born
Nov 21, 1987
(37 yrs)
Powell, Tennessee
Hometown
Powell, Tennessee
Drafted
Drafted by New England in 2011 (5/159).
College
Marshall
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-16 |
Declared free agent.
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| 2022-01-25 |
Announced his retirement.
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| 2021-07-30 |
Activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Atlanta Falcons.
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| 2021-07-27 |
Placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Atlanta Falcons.
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| 2021-03-17 |
Acquired from the Buffalo Bills
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The Atlanta Falcons acquired tight end Lee Smith from the Buffalo Bills for a seventh-round draft pick in 2022. |
Scouting Report
Did what it took to make the tough catches in heavy traffic. Had soft hands and excellent awareness, though he was extremely limited as a receiver. Solid on his feet and hard to bring down, he was not a very fluid athlete. Became a major asset as a blocker later on in his career; often he looked like a sixth offensive lineman.
Long Range Potential: Solid blocking tight end.
