About Nolan Smith

Nolan Sental Smith Jr. (born January 18, 2001) is an American professional football linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs, where he was a two-time CFP national champion before being selected by the Eagles in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft.

Early life
Smith played for IMG Academy in high school but also attended Calvary Day School in Savannah, Georgia. Over the course of two years, Smith played in 15 games totaling 88 tackles, 10.5 sacks, an interception, and a forced fumble. Nolan was rated as the number one player in the country and 20th best all-time by 247Sports.com and his comparison was Pro Bowl pass rusher Khalil Mack. As a senior he was named to the USA Today All-USA high school football team and a first-team All-American by MaxPreps. Smith signed to play college football for the University of Georgia.