A.J. Smith brings proven safety production and veteran instincts to Richmond’s secondary
A 6-foot-3, 204-pound defensive back, A.J. Smith arrived at Richmond after a standout VMI career that included 269 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, four interceptions, and 15 pass breakups, with a 90-tackle season that ranked among the SoCon’s best. His value is not just volume: he’s a long, physical, assignment-sound safety who can tackle in space, read route concepts, and finish plays. For a team needing experienced, reliable back-end defense, Smith looks like a strong fit because he combines size, production, and real game-tested instincts.[1][5]
