18 Facts About Donovan Smith

Donovan Cole Smith was born on June 23,1993 and is an American professional football offensive tackle.

Donovan Smith played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions, and was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round of the 2015 NFL draft.

Donovan Smith attended Owings Mills High School, where he played football.

Donovan Smith did not allow a single sack as a junior or senior and was a standout defensive lineman.

Donovan Smith committed to Penn State to play college football.

Donovan Smith entered his rookie season as the Buccaneers' starting left tackle.

Donovan Smith started the Buccaneers' season-opening loss to the Tennessee Titans.

Donovan Smith finished his rookie season starting all 16 regular season contests.

Donovan Smith was named the starting left tackle again the following season under new head coach Dirk Koetter.

On March 5,2019, Donovan Smith signed a three-year, $41.5 million contract extension with the Buccaneers.

Donovan Smith played and started all four games in the Buccaneers' playoff run that resulted in the team winning Super Bowl LV.

On March 25,2021, Donovan Smith signed a two-year, $31.8 million contract extension with the Buccaneers through the 2023 season.

Donovan Smith signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on May 4,2023.

Donovan Smith was raised by his mother, Sharon Donovan Smith, and has four siblings.

Donovan Smith has three sisters named Ebony, Tamika, and Danielle and has one brother named Dwayne.

Donovan Smith studied criminology at Penn State and wants to become a detective or FBI agent in the future.

Donovan Smith enjoys reading, cooking, video games, fishing, and watching standup comedy.

Donovan Smith appeared as a human canvas on the eighth season of Spike TV's Ink Master.