Za'Darius Smith

Smith attended Greenville High School in Greenville, Alabama.{{Cite web |last=Rankin |first=Duane |date=April 24, 2018 |title=Montgomery to NFL: The Latest – Za'Darius Smith |url=https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/sports/college/rankinfile/2018/04/24/montgomery-nfl-latest-zadarius-smith-nfl-draft-zadarius-smith/538232002/ |access-date=December 16, 2018 |work=The Montgomery Advertiser}} Smith played basketball in high school and did not start playing football until his senior year.{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Jennifer |date=August 23, 2014 |title=Scouting the Cats: Smith making up for lost time as one of UK's defensive anchors |url=https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-football/article44504664.html |access-date=September 16, 2023 |website=Kentucky.com}}

Smith played college football for two years at East Mississippi Community College before transferring to the University of Kentucky.{{Cite web |last=Ostendorf |first=Greg |date=August 11, 2014 |title=UK's Smith takes unlikely path to stardom |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/sec/post/_/id/86438/uks-smith-takes-unlikely-path-to-stardom |access-date=September 16, 2023 |website=ESPN.com}}{{Cite web |last=Bean |first=Josh |date=December 19, 2012 |title=Greenville High product Za'Darius Smith signs to play football at Kentucky |url=https://al.com/sports/2012/12/greenville_high_product_zadari.html |access-date=July 30, 2019 |website=AL.com}} In his two years at East Mississippi, he recorded 66 tackles and 11 sacks. In his first year at Kentucky, Smith started all 12 games and recorded 59 tackles and six sacks, which ranked seventh in the Southeastern Conference (SEC).{{Cite web |title=2013 Southeastern Conference Leaders |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfbconferences/sec/2013-leaders.html |access-date=July 30, 2019 |website=Sports Reference}}{{Cite web |date=August 26, 2014 |title=Kentucky DEs Dupree, Smith form pass-rush threat |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2014/08/26/kentucky-des-dupree-smith-form-pass-rush-threat/14640659/ |access-date=July 26, 2019 |work=USA Today |agency=Associated Press}} As a senior in 2014, Smith had 60 tackles and 4.5 sacks.{{Cite web |title=Za'Darius Smith 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/zadarius-smith-1/gamelog/2014 |access-date=July 26, 2019 |website=Sports Reference}}

On January 17, 2015, Smith appeared in the 2015 East–West Shrine Game and recorded two combined tackles and one sack to help the East defeat the West 19–3.{{Cite web |title=2015 East-West Shrine Game|url=https://www.shrinegame.com/Uploads/Public/Documents/NewShrineGame/Files/AboutTheGame/Gamebook500962125.pdf |access-date=August 11, 2020 |website=ShrineGame.com}} Smith was recognized as the most valuable defensive player in the East-West Shrine Game.{{Cite web |date=January 20, 2015 |title=Smith bound for Senior Bowl following MVP East-West performance |url=https://m.greenvilleadvocate.com/2015/01/20/smith-bound-for-senior-bowl-following-mvp-east-west-performance/ |access-date=August 8, 2020 |website=GreenvilleAdvocate.com}} Smith subsequently received a LB invitation to the 2015 Senior Bowl. On January 24, 2015, Smith appeared in the Reese's Senior Bowl and helped the North team defeat the South 34–13. At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Smith was projected to be a third or fourth round pick by NFL draft experts and scouts. He was ranked as the 12th best defensive end prospect by DraftScout.com.{{Cite web |title=Za'Darius Smith, DS #12 DE, Kentucky |url=http://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=128147&DraftYear=2015 |access-date=August 11, 2020 |website=DraftScout.com}}

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The Baltimore Ravens selected Smith in the fourth round (122nd overall) of the 2015 NFL draft. Smith was the 17th defensive end drafted in 2015. The pick used to draft him was acquired during a trade with the Detroit Lions in exchange for Haloti Ngata.{{Cite web |title=2015 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2015/draft.htm |access-date=December 16, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference}} On May 8, 2015, the Baltimore Ravens signed Smith to a four-year, $2.76 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $483,152.{{Cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Za'Darius Smith |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/green-bay-packers/zadarius-smith-16848/ |access-date=November 13, 2019 |website=Spotrac.com}}

Smith entered training camp as a backup outside linebacker. Head coach John Harbaugh named Smith the backup weakside linebacker, behind Terrell Suggs, to start the regular season.{{Cite web |last=Downing |first=Garrett |date=August 7, 2015 |title=Ravens Release First 2015 Depth Chart |url=https://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/ravens-release-first-2015-depth-chart-15608842 |access-date=August 8, 2020 |website=BaltimoreRavens.com}}

On September 20, 2015, Smith made his professional regular season debut during a 37–33 loss at the Oakland Raiders and made one solo tackle. On October 1, 2015, Smith recorded a season-high four solo tackles and made a season-high two sacks during a 23–20 overtime win at the Pittsburgh Steelers. Smith made his first career sack on Steelers’ quarterback Michael Vick for a six-yard loss during the third quarter and would also sack him on the next play.{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens @ Pittsburgh Steelers – October 1st, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmitZa00/gamelog/2015/ |access-date=August 11, 2020 |work=Pro Football Reference}} As a rookie in 2015, Smith played 15 games with 30 tackles, 5.5 sacks, and 2 pass defended.{{Cite web |title=2015 Baltimore Ravens Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/2015.htm |access-date=December 16, 2018 |work=Pro Football Reference}}

In the 2016 season, he played in 13 games and started four. He recorded one pass defended, one forced fumble, one sack, 20 tackles, and four quarterback hits.{{Cite web |title=2016 Baltimore Ravens Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/2016.htm |access-date=December 16, 2018 |work=Pro Football Reference}}

In the 2017 season, he appeared in 14 games and started four. He recorded one pass defensed, one forced fumble, 3.5 sacks, 24 tackles, and 16 quarterback hits.{{Cite web |title=2017 Baltimore Ravens Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/2017.htm |access-date=December 16, 2018 |work=Pro Football Reference}}

In the 2018 season, he appeared in 16 games and started eight. In Week 6 of the 2018 season, Smith recorded three sacks, which was part of the new team record 11 sacks, in a 21–0 win over the Tennessee Titans, earning him AFC Defensive Player of the Week.{{Cite web |last=Lam |first=Quang M. |date=October 17, 2018 |title=Albert Wilson, Todd Gurley among Players of Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/albert-wilson-todd-gurley-among-players-of-week-0ap3000000975154 |access-date=September 16, 2023 |website=NFL.com}} He finished the season with career-highs with 45 combined tackles, 8.5 sacks, two passes defensed and a forced fumble. He led the Ravens in sacks and finished sixth on the team in tackles.{{Cite web |title=2018 Baltimore Ravens Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/2018.htm |access-date=July 26, 2019 |work=Pro Football Reference}}

On March 14, 2019, Smith signed a four-year, $66 million contract with the Green Bay Packers.{{Cite web |date=March 14, 2019 |title=Packers sign four players |url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-sign-four-players |access-date=July 26, 2019 |website=Packers.com}} In Smith's debut as a Packer in week 1, he made 3 tackles and sacked Mitchell Trubisky once in the 10–3 win over the Chicago Bears.{{Cite web |date=September 5, 2019 |title=Packers D, Aaron Rodgers beat Bears 10–3 in opener |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127913 |access-date=September 5, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} In week 6 against the Detroit Lions, Smith recorded a sack on Matthew Stafford in the 23–22 win.{{Cite web |date=October 13, 2019 |title=Packers get the calls, Crosby hits late FG to beat Lions |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128132 |access-date=October 13, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} In week 8 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Smith sacked Matt Moore twice in the 31–24 win.{{Cite web |date=October 27, 2019 |title=Rodgers, Jones star for Packers in 31–24 victory over Chiefs |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128073 |access-date=October 27, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} In week 12 against the San Francisco 49ers, Smith recorded a team high 6 tackles and sacked Jimmy Garoppolo once in the 37–8 loss.{{Cite web |date=November 24, 2019 |title=49ers start 3-game gauntlet with 37–8 win over Packers |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128004 |access-date=November 24, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} In week 16 against the Minnesota Vikings, Smith sacked Kirk Cousins 3.5 times during the 23–10 win.{{Cite web |date=December 26, 2019 |title=Za'Darius Smith:Game Logs |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/za'dariussmith/2552279/gamelogs |access-date=December 26, 2019 |publisher=National Football League}}{{Cite web |date=December 23, 2019 |title=Packers clinch NFC North with 23–10 win over Vikings |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127946 |access-date=December 23, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}} Smith finished the regular season with a career high 13.5 sacks.

In the Divisional Round of the playoffs against the Seattle Seahawks, Smith recorded 2 sacks on Russell Wilson during the 28–23 win.{{Cite web |date=January 12, 2020 |title=Packers hold off Seahawks 28–23 to reach NFC title game |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401131042 |access-date=January 12, 2020 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}

In Week 3 of the 2020 season against the New Orleans Saints, Smith forced a fumble on Taysom Hill that was recovered by the Packers during the 37–30 win.{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers at New Orleans Saints – September 27th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009270nor.htm |access-date=September 29, 2020 |work=Pro Football Reference}} In Week 4 against the Atlanta Falcons, Smith sacked Matt Ryan three times during the 30–16 win.{{Cite web |title=Atlanta Falcons at Green Bay Packers – October 5th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010050gnb.htm |access-date=October 8, 2020 |work=Pro Football Reference}} Smith was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in Week 4.{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=October 7, 2020 |title=Buccaneers QB Tom Brady, Browns DE Myles Garrett among NFL Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/tom-brady-myles-garrett-joe-mixon-zadarius-smith-nfl-players-of-the-week |access-date=October 8, 2020 |publisher=National Football League}} In Week 12 against the Chicago Bears, Smith recorded a strip sack on Mitchell Trubisky that was recovered and returned for a touchdown by teammate Preston Smith during the 41–25 win.{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers – November 29th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011290gnb.htm |access-date=December 2, 2020 |work=Pro Football Reference}} On December 21, 2020, he was selected for the 2021 Pro Bowl.{{Cite web |date=December 21, 2020 |title=NFL reveals complete AFC, NFC rosters for 2021 Pro Bowl |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-reveals-complete-afc-nfc-rosters-for-2021-pro-bowl |access-date=December 21, 2020 |website=NFL.com}} On January 8, 2021, he made the 2020 All-Pro Team second team.{{Cite web |date=January 8, 2021 |title=2020 NFL All-Pro Team Roster |url=https://apnews.com/article/nfl-new-york-kansas-david-bakhtiari-myles-garrett-1596423dbed4c2137b4a6e24281faad6 |access-date=January 8, 2021 |work=Associated Press}}

On July 28, 2021, Smith reported to Packers' training camp with a back injury, and the team placed him on the Non-Football Injury list (NFI). He practiced sparingly during camp, but assured fans that he would be ready for the Packers' Week 1 game with the Saints.{{Cite web |last=Western |first=Evan "Tex" |date=September 12, 2021 |title=Za'Darius Smith expected to play for Packers in week 1, per reports |url=https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2021/9/12/22669880/zadarius-smith-expected-to-play-for-packers-in-week-1-per-reports |access-date=January 22, 2022 |work=Acme Packing Company}} Smith played just 18 snaps during the 3–38 loss, behind second-year teammate Jonathan Garvin, and was called for a roughing the passer penalty that negated a Darnell Savage interception.{{Cite web |last=Western |first=Evan "Tex" |date=September 13, 2021 |title=Packers Week 1 Snap Counts: Rotation at OLB, no Eric Stokes, & Jordan Love's debut |url=https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2021/9/13/22671385/packers-week-1-snap-counts-rotation-at-olb-no-eric-stokes-jordan-loves-debut |access-date=January 22, 2022 |work=Acme Packing Company}} On September 17, Smith was placed on injured reserve with the same back injury that nagged him throughout training camp.{{Cite web |last=Demovsky |first=Rob |date=September 17, 2021 |title=Green Bay Packers place OLB Za'Darius Smith on IR with lingering back injury |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/32225184/green-bay-packers-place-olb-zadarius-smith-ir-lingering-back-injury |publisher=ESPN}} During the week of September 27, Smith underwent back surgery and was ruled out indefinitely. The Packers expressed hope he would be back at some point during the season.{{Cite web |last=Kruse |first=Zach |date=October 1, 2021 |title=Packers OLB Za'Darius Smith has back surgery, out indefinitely |url=https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2021/10/01/packers-olb-zadarius-smith-has-back-surgery-out-indefinitely/ |access-date=July 22, 2024 |work=Packers Wire|publisher=USA Today}} On October 29, Smith posted on Twitter that he was back in Green Bay and "can't wait to get back on the field!"{{Cite tweet |number=1454102273030774786 |user=zadariussmith |title=Just landed back in GreenBay‼️ I Can't wait to get back on the field with my bros💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 #GoPackGo |first=Za'Darius |last=Smith |author-link=Za'Darius Smith |date=October 29, 2021 |access-date=January 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122041615/https://twitter.com/zadariussmith/status/1454102273030774786 |archive-date=January 22, 2022 |url-status=live}} Despite that, head coach Matt LaFleur cautioned that their staff were hopeful but would have to "get him back in the building and see where he's at."{{Cite tweet |number=1454195862599569408 |user=WISN_Watson |title=Matt LaFleur on Za'Darius Smith possibly returning: "We're certainly hopeful. I really don't have anything to comment on right now. We have to get him back in the building and see where he's at." |first=Stephen |last=Watson |date=October 29, 2021 |access-date=January 25, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122201019/https://twitter.com/wisn_watson/status/1454195862599569408 |archive-date=January 22, 2022 |url-status=live}} On January 12, 2022, the Packers opened the practice window for Smith.{{Cite web |last=Western |first=Evan "Tex" |date=January 12, 2022 |title=Packers' Za'Darius Smith and Billy Turner return to practice on bye week Wednesday |url=https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2022/1/12/22880266/packers-zadarius-smith-and-billy-turner-return-to-practice-on-bye-week-wednesday |access-date=January 22, 2022 |work=Acme Packing Company}} On January 22, Smith, along with fellow linebacker Whitney Mercilus, were officially activated off injured reserve ahead of the Packers' first playoff game in the Divisional Round against the San Francisco 49ers.{{cite web |last=Dajani |first=Jordan |title=Packers activate Za'Darius Smith, Whitney Mercilus off injured reserve ahead of divisional round |website=CBSSports.com |date=January 12, 2022 |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/packers-activate-zadarius-smith-whitney-mercilus-off-injured-reserve-ahead-of-divisional-round/ | access-date=July 22, 2024}} In his first snap since Week 1, rushing on the interior on a 3rd and 14, Smith beat left guard Laken Tomlinson to sack quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. He finished the game with 1 sack and 1 solo tackle, which was for a loss.

On March 14, 2022, Smith, who would have been responsible for a $27.7 million cap hit in 2023,{{Cite web |last=Kruse |first=Zach |date=March 14, 2022 |title=Packers release OLB Za'Darius Smith, clear $15.3M in salary cap space |url=https://packerswire.usatoday.com/2022/03/14/packers-release-olb-zadarius-smith-clear-15-3m-in-salary-cap-space/ |access-date=June 27, 2023 |work=Packers Wire |publisher=USA Today}} was released by the Packers to save $15.3 million in salary cap space.{{Cite web |title=Packers release LB Za'Darius Smith, G/T Billy Turner |url=https://www.packers.com/news/packers-release-lb-za-darius-smith-g-t-billy-turner-march-2022 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220314153246/https://www.packers.com/news/packers-release-lb-za-darius-smith-g-t-billy-turner-march-2022 |archive-date=March 14, 2022 |access-date=March 14, 2022 |website=Packers.com}}

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On March 22, 2022, Smith signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the Vikings, reuniting him with Mike Pettine and Mike Smith.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=March 22, 2022 |title=Vikings signing former Packers OLB Za'Darius Smith to three-year, $42M deal |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/za-darius-smith-vikings-signing-former-packers-olb-three-year-42m-deal |access-date=September 16, 2023 |website=NFL.com}}

For the month of October, Smith was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Month with 14 tackles, 6.5 sacks, eight tackles for loss, and a pass breakup.{{Cite web |last=Peters |first=Craig |date=November 3, 2022 |title=Za’Darius Smith Wins NFC Player of Month for October |url=https://www.vikings.com/news/zadarius-smith-nfc-defensive-player-month-october-2022 |access-date=September 16, 2023 |website=Vikings.com}} In Week 8, Smith had seven tackles, three sacks, four tackles for loss, and a pass breakup in a 34–26 win over the Arizona Cardinals, earning NFC Defensive Player of the Week.{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=November 2, 2022 |title=Niners RB Christian McCaffrey, Titans RB Derrick Henry lead Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-week-2022-week-8-christian-mccaffrey-derrick-henry |access-date=September 16, 2023 |website=NFL.com}}

On May 16, 2023, the Cleveland Browns traded two fifth round picks in exchange for Smith, a 2025 sixth-round pick and a 2025 seventh-round pick.{{Cite web |last=Poisal |first=Anthony |date=May 16, 2023 |title=Browns acquire Pro Bowl DE Za'Darius Smith in trade with Vikings |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-acquire-pro-bowl-zadarius-smith-in-trade-with-vikings |access-date=September 16, 2023 |website=ClevelandBrowns.com}} He started 16 games and finished second on the team with 5.5 sacks.{{Cite web |title=Za'Darius Smith 2023 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmitZa00/gamelog/2023/ |access-date=2024-12-31 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

On March 13, 2024, Smith signed a two-year contract extension with the Browns.{{Cite web |last=Russo |first=Kelsey |date=March 13, 2024 |title=Browns re-sign DE Za'Darius Smith |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-re-sign-de-za-darius-smith |access-date=July 1, 2024 |website=ClevelandBrowns.com}}

On November 5, 2024, Smith and a 2026 seventh round draft pick were traded to the Detroit Lions in exchange for a 2025 fifth round and a 2026 sixth round draft picks.{{Cite web |date=November 5, 2024 |title=Lions agree to terms with Cleveland Browns to acquire DL Za'Darius Smith via trade |url=https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-agree-to-terms-with-cleveland-browns-to-acquire-dl-za-darius-smith-via-trade |access-date=November 5, 2024 |website=Detroit Lions}} Smith made his Lions debut on November 17, against the Jacksonville Jaguars,{{cite web | last=Ramsey | first=Jared | last2=Alter | first2=Marlowe | title=Za'Darius Smith stats from his Detroit Lions debut vs Jaguars | website=Detroit Free Press | date=2024-11-17 | url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/11/17/zadarius-smith-stats-lions-jaguars-game-week-11-nfl/76384594007/ | access-date=2024-12-31}} where he recorded half of a sack on quarterback Mac Jones in a 52–6 win.

On March 9, 2025, Smith was released by the Lions.{{Cite web|title=Report: Lions to release Za'Darius Smith|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/report-lions-to-release-zadarius-smith|access-date=March 12, 2025|website=nbcsports.com|language=en}}

On September 29, 2019, Smith was cited by the Racine County Sheriff's Office for possession of marijuana and speeding in a construction zone. Smith and teammates Rashan Gary and Kingsley Keke were returning to Green Bay from Chicago when a deputy stopped them for driving 81 mph in a 60-mph construction zone near the intersection of Interstate 94 and Highway 20 in the town of Mount Pleasant. The deputy smelled the odor of marijuana in the vehicle and searched it, discovering three blunts and a THC vaping cartridge in a duffel bag in the rear of the vehicle. None of the men appeared to be high or had any drugs or paraphernalia on their persons when searched, but all three were briefly placed in handcuffs, questioned separately, and then released after Smith admitted to ownership of the paraphernalia, as well as to smoking marijuana before leaving Chicago. Smith cooperated with the officer throughout the incident, and hired a lawyer who entered a plea of not guilty on both charges.{{Cite web |last=Vielmetti |first=Bruce |date=November 8, 2019 |title=Body cam video shows cooperative interaction between Packers' Za'Darius Smith and deputies |url=https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2019/11/08/video-shows-interaction-between-packers-zadarius-smith-deputies/2519340001/ |access-date=December 2, 2019 |website=JSOnline.com |publisher=Milwaukee Journal Sentinel}} On July 30, 2020, the Racine County prosecutor dismissed the charges.{{Cite web |title=2019FO001104 Case Details |url=https://wcca.wicourts.gov/caseDetail.html?caseNo=2019FO001104&countyNo=51&index=0&mode=details |access-date=September 27, 2020 |website=wcca.wicourts.gov}}

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