• A seventh-year cornerback who has played in 83 career regular-season games (5 starts) and three postseason games with the Chiefs (2018-19), Packers (2019), Colts (2020), Texans (2021-22) and Broncos (2023).
• Recorded 30 tackles (21 solo), two interceptions (33 yds.), five passes defensed, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries in the regular season while making one solo tackle and one fumble recovery in postseason play.
• Has also made 28 career special-teams tackles and tallied 2,323 kickoff return yards on 94 kickoff returns (24.7 avg.) with a score.
• Tied for the third-most games with at least 100 kickoff return yards (6) and fifth-most kickoff return yards (2,323) in the NFL since 2018.
• Competed in 17 games (2 starts) in 2022, setting career highs with tackles (16), interceptions (2), interception yards (33), passes defensed (4) and forced fumbles (3).
• Played in all 17 games (2 starts) for Houston in 2021, making 13 tackles (8 solo), one fumble recovery and a career-high eight special-teams tackles.
• Totaled 886 kickoff return yards on 33 returns (26.8 avg.) in 14 games (1 start) in 2018.
• Totaled 146 tackles (113 solo), one sack (15 yds.) 15 interceptions (177 yds., 1 TD), 53 passes defensed, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in 48 games during his four seasons at the University of Central Arkansas (2014-17).
• Named first team All-Southland Conference as a defensive back in 2016 after producing 35 total tackles (28 solo), 11 passes defensed, two interceptions (32 yds.) and one fumble recovery.
• Selected first team All-Southland Conference as a defensive back in 2015 after starting 11 games and amassing 51 total tackles (42 solo), one sack, a career-high 12 passes defensed, five interceptions (43 yds.) and two forced fumbles.
• Drafted by Kansas City as a sixth round (196th overeall) selection in the 2018 NFL Draft.
• Signed by the Broncos as an unrestricted free agent (Houston) on March 16, 2023.
CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Kansas City as a college free agent 5/7/18; Waived by Kansas City 9/14/19; Acquired via waivers by Green Bay 9/16/19; Waived by Green Bay 10/14/19; Signed by Green Bay (practice squad) 10/16/19; Signed by Green Bay (active roster) 10/29/19; Waived by Green Bay 12/2/19; Signed by Philadelphia (practice squad) 12/4/19; Signed by Philadelphia 1/6/20; Waived by Philadelphia 7/26/20; Signed by Indianapolis 8/16/20; Waived by Indianapolis 9/5/20; Signed by Indianapolis (practice squad) 9/6/20; Signed by Indianapolis (active roster) 9/22/20; Signed by Houston 3/22/21; Re-signed by Houston 12/4/21; Signed by Denver 3/17/23.
2023: Smith played in all 17 games in his first year with Denver, totaling five special-teams tackles and returning one punt for 14 yards... Made his Broncos debut vs. L.V. (9/10)... Made his first special-teams tackle with the Broncos at Mia. (9/24)... Recovered a muffed punt in the game vs. NYJ (10/8)... Made two special-teams tackles in the win vs. K.C. (10/29)... Returned one punt for 14 yards vs. LAC (12/31).
2022: Smith competed in 17 games (2 starts), setting career highs with tackles (16), interceptions (2), interception yards (33), passes defensed (4) and forced fumbles (3)... Also posted 417 kickoff return yards on 19 returns (21.9 avg.) and six tackles on special teams... Forced his first career fumble and made two special-teams tackles vs. Ind. (9/11)... Returned four kickoffs for 78 yards (19.5 avg.) at L.V. (10/23)... Made a special-teams tackle and forced a fumble vs. Ten. (10/30)... Had a 32-yard kickoff return at NYG (11/13)... Produced three solo tackles and also made his first two career interceptions (33 yds.) off Cowboys QB Dak Prescott at Dal. (12/11)... Posted a career-high 10 tackles (7 solo) along with a forced fumble and pass defensed vs. K.C. (12/18)... Tallied 99 kickoff return yards on four returns (24.8 avg.) vs. Jac. (1/1)... Had three tackles (2 solo) and a pass defensed at Ind. (1/8).
2021: Smith played in all 17 games (2 starts) for Houston, making 13 tackles (8 solo), one fumble recovery and a career-high eight special-teams tackles... Also returned 21 kickoffs for 538 yards (25.6 avg.) with one touchdown... Was one-of-eight NFL players to return a kickoff for a score during the season... Made two special-teams tackles vs. Jac. (9/12)... Had a season-high four tackles (2 solo) at Cle. (9/19)... Posted another two tackles on special-teams at Buf. (10/3)... Was involved in two special-teams tackles and returned a kickoff 44 yards vs. LAR (10/31)... Recovered a fumble at Ten. (11/21)... Returned two kickoffs for 50 yards (25.0 avg.)... Posted 48 yards on two kickoff returns vs. Ind. (12/5)... Contributed a season-high 121 kickoff return yards on two returns (60.5) and scored his first kickoff return touchdown at Jac. (12/19)... Tied his season-high four tackles (3 solo) vs. LAC (12/26)... Returned five kickoffs for 98 yards (19.6 avg.) at S.F. (1/2).
2020: Smith played in 10 games with the Colts, making two tackles on special teams while returning eight kickoffs for 180 yards (22.5 avg.)... Spent the first two games on the Colt's practice squad... Made a special-teams tackle vs. Cin. (10/18)... Returned three kickoffs for 73 yards (24.3 avg.) and made one tackle on special teams vs. G.B. (11/22)... Had two kickoff returns for 49 yards (24.5 avg.) vs. Ten. (11/29)... Tallied 58 kickoff return yards for 58 yards (19.3 avg.) at Pit. (12/27).
2019: Smith played in eight games with Kansas City (1 game) and Green Bay (7 games), producing 13 kickoff returns for 303 yards (23.3.avg.) and three special-teams tackles... Returned two kickoffs for 45 yards (22.5 avg.) vs. Phi. (9/26)... Made two special-teams tackles vs. Car. (11/10)... Totaled 123 yards on five kickoff returns (24.6 avg.) at LAC (11/3)... Had two kickoff returns for 40 yards (20.0 avg.) at S.F. (11/24)... Contributed 72 yards on three kickoff returns (24.0 avg.) at NYG (12/1).
2018: Smith appeared in 14 games (1 start) after signing with Kansas City as a college free agent, totaling one solo tackle, one pass defensed, one fumble recovery and four special-teams tackles... Also totaled 886 kickoff return yards on 33 returns (26.8 avg.)... Ranked third in the NFL in kickoff returns and kickoff return yards while ranking fourth in kickoff return average... Made his NFL debut at LAC (9/9), posting one special-teams tackle... Made his first defensive take down at Pit. (9/16), notching one solo tackle in the game along with a tackle on special-teams... Saw his first action returning kickoffs at N.E. (10/14), bringing back four kicks for 180 yards (45.0 avg.)... Posted 82 kickoff return yards on three attempts (27.3 avg.) vs. Den. (10/28)... Brought back two kickoffs for 53 yards at Cle. (11/4)... Returned a career-high seven kickoffs for 207 yards (29.6 avg.) at LAR (11/19)... Totaled 104 kickoff return yards on five returns (20.8 avg.) vs. LAC (12/13)... Made his first NFL start and tallied his first career pass defensed and first fumble recovery at Sea. (12/23)... Also returned four kicks for 114 yards (28.5 avg.) against the Seahawks.
COLLEGE: Smith totaled 146 tackles (113 solo), one sack (15 yds.) 15 interceptions (177 yds., 1 TD), 53 passes defensed, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery in 48 games during his four seasons at the University of Central Arkansas (2014-17)... Also returned 39 punts for 295 yards (7.6 avg.) with a score... Finished his career ranked fourth in program history in passes defensed... Was a two-time All-Southland Conference first team defensive back (2015-16) and All-Southland honorable mention punt returner (2016)... Played in 12 games as a senior, totaling 41 tackles (27 solo), 11 passes defensed and five interceptions (102 yds., 1 TD)... Named first team All-Southland Conference as a defensive back in 2016 after producing 35 total tackles (28 solo), 11 passes defensed, two interceptions (32 yds.) and one fumble recovery... Was also selected All-Southland Conference honorable mention as a punt returner when he returned 24 punts for 219 yards (9.1 avg.) and one touchdown... Selected first team All-Southland Conference as a defensive back in 2015 after starting 11 games and amassing 51 total tackles (42 solo), one sack, a career-high 12 passes defensed, five interceptions (43 yds.) and two forced fumbles.
PERSONAL: Smith attended Saks High School in Anniston, Ala., where he was a first-team All-State as a quarterback in 2013, first-team All-Region as a quarterback in 2013-14 and first-team All-Region as a defensive back in 2013-14... Was also named Player of the Year for District 8 and Alabama 3A Player of the Year as a quarterback... Posted the most career touchdowns in school history... Totaled 70 tackles, four forced fumbles and four interceptions in 2013... Tremon Smith was born on July 20, 1996, in Anniston, Ala.
