More on Melvin Smith Jr signing
�� Signed with Kansas City Chiefs (UDFA)
�� 2x First Team All-GAC | 2x All-American
�� 2023 Cliff Harris Award Finalist (Top D2 Defensive Player)
�� 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl invitee (only D2 player)
�� Career: 45 games | 168 tackles | 46 passes defended | 9 interceptions (3 returned for touchdowns) | 6.5 tackles for loss | 1 forced fumble
�� 2024 season: 37 tackles | 5 interceptions | 6 pass breakups | 99-yard kickoff return touchdown
�� Senior Bowl: 6 tackles (5 solo)
�� 4.39 40-yard dash | 38.5 inch vertical | 5.89 NFL.com prospect grade
�� Official Top 30 visit with the Chiefs before the draft
Smith was the only NCAA Division II player invited to the 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl and ranked among the top 300 draft prospects. He earned praise for his work ethic, leadership, and production at Southern Arkansas