The Kansas City Chiefs' guard, Henry Louis "Trey" Smith, was born on June 16, 1999. He went to the University School of Jackson in Madison County and was an all-state offensive lineman for three straight years. The Humboldt, Tennessee, native was a five-star recruit in 2017 and chose the University of Tennessee over Alabama and Ohio State. He was honored with a second-team All-SEC in his rookie year and a first-team All-SEC in 2019 and 2020. However, he had to take a half-season hiatus in 2018 due to clots in his lungs.
Smith entered the 2021 NFL Draft and was chosen by the Kansas City Chiefs as the #226 pick in the sixth round. As a right guard, he started all 17 regular-season matches and was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team in his debut season. He has also won two straight Super Bowls with the Chiefs in 2022 and 2023. In his three seasons with the Chiefs, he has played in 50 regular-season games, starting all.
Who are Trey Smith’s parents?
Trey Smith’s parents are Henry Smith and the late Dorsetta Smith. Trey’s mother passed away in 2015 when he was still in high school as per SB Nation.
Who is Trey Smith’s father?
Smith’s father is Henry Smith. He was raised in Haywood County, roughly an hour's drive outside of Memphis. Henry met Trey's mother, Dorsetta, while attending the University of Tennessee–Martin following high school. According to Smith, if his father is the source of his wisdom, Dorsetta is the source of his generosity and the will to help the less fortunate. Unfortunately, not much is known about the personal or professional life of Henry as of August 2024 as per SB Nation.
Reverend Henry Sanders, Trey's grandfather, served as a clergyman and was a Korean War veteran. Following his military service, Sanders settled back in Tennessee and married Lizzie Jo Batts. He was also one of the people who raised voices for the passing of the controversial case of George Floyd in 2020. (according to SB Nation)
Who is Trey Smith’s mother?
Trey Smith's mother is Dorsetta Smith. In 2014, she was admitted to the hospital for congestive heart failure, after which she was transferred to the Vanderbilt Medical Center. Then, when Smith was in high school and already a star player, he promised her to get a degree and play in the NFL before her passing in February 2015, at the age of 51. (according to SB Nation)
FAQs
A. Yes, Trey Smith is a two-time Super Bowl champion in 2022 and 2023.
A. Yes, Trey Smith signed a four-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2021. The 2024 season is his fourth season with the Chiefs.
A. Trey Smith's four-year rookie contract with the Kansas City Chiefs is worth $3.6 million, and his average annual salary is $902,677.
A. In his second year of college at the University of Tennessee, Trey Smith received a diagnosis of pulmonary emboli, a blood clot disorder. But he was cleared to play the next season.
A. Trey Smith stands 6 feet 6 inches or 198 cm, tall and weighs 321 pounds or 146 kg.