Name: Pete Smith
School: University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Position: DT
Height: 6-2
Weight: 275

Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season? 

For my last year I wasn’t really looking for stats I just wanted to win my 3rd National Championship. That’s the only focus I had coming into my last season. I did get All-American and first team All region/Conference.

Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?

I’m not a man of many words but very passionate about playing the game. Give to the team at any cost and building bonds with teammates. Good person.

Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?

When I am studying film and looking at myself I want to see where I can always improve my technique, pad leverage, anything that I would struggle with honestly I will look at. Now as for the other team I’m looking at everything from the linemen I’m going against, backfield, what alignments the running back have all the way to how he likes to run his path.

Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position? 

Unselfish, physical, passionate, relentless and prepared. I’m a guy who can and will do anything everything needed for the win. Always wanting to improve. My IQ for the game is there and I understand what I’m supposed to do. Quick get off (fast) and agile. I am a 2x National champion, ALL AMERICAN, All Conference, All region, 4x ASC champ. I know why it takes to win at a high level. And I can bring that to a team.

Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?

I will be getting my self prepared mentally and physically. I want to be faster and a lot stronger than what I am. Eating better just small things.

Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?

You are getting someone who can communicate and just love the game and being around people who has the same passion of improving and winning.

Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?

All I need is a chance to prove to everyone that it don’t matter where you play at you can do it. You’re getting a guy who is Relentless, passionate, prepared, physical, unselfish and disciplined.