Derek Smith

Derek Smith (born October 1, 1980, in Silver Grove, Kentucky) is an American former football player who was a tight end for one season with the Cincinnati Bengals. Smith attended Ft. Thomas Highlands High School where he was later inducted into the Highlands Athletic Hall of Fame. Smith was also a standout in basketball, in high school he was a four-year starter and was first team All-State his last three years. where he set many school and SEC records for a tight end. Smith left Kentucky after three years to enter the NFL draft. Listed at 6'6" . Smith signed with, and played one year, for the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad.