Preston Smith Nationality

The Green Bay Packers linebacker Preston Smith was drafted in the second round (38th pick) of the 2015 NFL Draft. He put up a prospect grade of 6.10 with a potential to become a starter at the 2015 Combine Event. Smith also stood third among the DEs in terms of Athleticism Score (84) and fourth in terms of total score (76) at the event. He signed a four-year, $5.77 million contract with the Redskins on May 11, 2015; the deal included a $2.46 million signing bonus and a $3.16 million guaranteed. Smith joined the Green Bay Packers after four seasons with the Redskins. Smith recorded his career-high of 59 combined and 38 solo tackles in the 2022 season. In his nine seasons in the NFL, he has recorded 411 total tackles and 66 sacks.

During the 2015–22 season, he was one of just two NFL players (with T.J. Watt) with 50 or more sacks, five or more interceptions, and five or more forced fumbles. After receiving offers from various states like Kentucky, and West Virginia, Smith committed to Mississippi State Bulldogs. He won the Egg Bowl in his rookie year appearing in eight games. Smith recorded 42 tackles and nine sacks winning the Defensive Lineman of the Week Award in each of the first three weeks of the 2014 season. Smith is also a 2015 Senior Bowl Participant and was selected to the First Team All-SEC: Coaches’as well as the Second Team All-SEC: Associated Press in 2014.

Preston Smith Nationality

Preston Smith is of American nationality. He was born in Atlanta, Georgia on November 17, 1992.

Preston Smith Hometown

Preston Smith is from Atlanta, Georgia. Smith attended Stephenson High School in Stone Mountain, Georgia and was rated as a three-star prospect by Rivals. He ended his high school career with 68 combined tackles and nine sacks. Smith was on the squad of the 11-1 Jaguars junior team that finished 7-0 and won the Region 2 championship.