Tyreke Smith is an American professional football linebacker currently on the Kansas City Chiefs’ active roster, wearing number 57. Drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft out of Ohio State, he earned Second-team All-Big Ten honors in 2021 after leading the conference in quarterback hits over his final two collegiate seasons. This news archive tag compiles updates on his movement between practice squads and active rosters, including stints with Seattle, Arizona, and Kansas City. Coverage spans his collegiate development, draft selection, injury setbacks, practice squad transactions, and active roster promotion in December 2025. The tag provides ongoing tracking of his pursuit of a consistent NFL role.
