 He attended Huffman High School in Birmingham, where he played football and competed in track.In football, he was a three-year starter, a two-time All-State selection, and Class 6A Lineman of the Year in 2005.After registering 88 pancake blocks his senior season, Smith was selected "Mr. Football" by the Alabama Sports Writers Association, becoming the only offensive lineman to ever win the honor in the association's 23-year history.