Brian Smith

Brian C. Smith (born January 8, 1989) is an American former professional football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cleveland Browns. He played college football at the University of Notre Dame. He was also member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Buffalo Bills.

Early life Brian C. Smith was born on January 8, 1989, in Overland Park, Kansas. He recorded 126 tackles and nine sacks during his senior season, earning all-metro honors from the Kansas City Star. He majored in anthropology at Notre Dame. He was waived by the Browns on September 3 and later signed to the team's practice squad on November 29.

Smith signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 2, 2012. He was waived by the Buccaneers on August 27, 2012.

Smith was signed to the practice squad of the Buffalo Bills on December 18, 2012. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Bills on December 31, 2012. He was waived on August 31, 2013.