Georgia Bulldogs
Georgia’s Christopher Smith selected with 170th pick in NFL draft
Georgia's defensive back Christopher Smith runs drills during Georgia’s Pro Day in the Payne Indoor Athletic Facility, Wednesday, March 15, 2023, in Athens, GA. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
CHRISTOPHER SMITH
Selection: Fifth round (No. 170 overall), Las Vegas Raiders
Position: Defensive back
Ht., wt.: 5-11, 195
Class: Senior
Hometown: Atlanta
Notable: Played in 58 games over five seasons, starting 26 over his final two seasons. … In 2022, Smith was voted first-team All-American on the four major teams (AP, FWAA, Walter Camp, Sporting News). … He finished his career with six interceptions returned for 123 yards, including a career-long 74-yard return for a touchdown against Clemson in the 2021 season opener, his first interception. … His most famous play may have been his heads-up, 96-yard touchdown return of a blocked field-goal attempt versus LSU in the 2022 SEC Championship game. … Played in the 2023 Senior Bowl.
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