Keith Smith, real name Alton Keith Smith Jr., is a fullback for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. His height is 1.83 m, and his weight is 109 kg. He played high school football while he was a student at Charter Oak High School. He started at linebacker as a junior and recorded 110 tackles, 5 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, and was named to the All-CIF Southeast Southern Section team.
He recorded 132 tackles as a senior and was named All-CIF Southeast Southern Section and Defensive Player of the Year in 2009. He got a football scholarship from San Jose State University and competed as an inside linebacker for the San Jose State Spartans football team from 2010 to 2013.
He took part in 49 games, started 45, and finished with 476 tackles overall, good for second place all-time among San Jose State players. In December 2013, he graduated from San Jose State with a B.A. in communication studies. The Dallas Cowboys signed Smith as an undrafted free agent after the 2014 NFL Draft in May. In March 2018, he committed to the Oakland Raiders for two years.
He was hired by the Atlanta Falcons in September 2019. He led the club with 8 special teams tackles and 2 special teams caused fumbles. With 5 starts, he participated in all 16 games. In March 2020, Smith renewed his agreement with the Falcons for a third year.
Does Keith Smith Have Any Kids?
Keith Smith has kids with his partner, Amanda. Details of their lives are unknown as he has kept that detail away from the media.