TJ Smith holds the RCB · Backup spot in Tulane Green Wave’s cornerback room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:

TJ Smith is a right cornerback from Arlington, TX who attended Mansfield Summit HS before playing at East Central. Smith transferred to Tulane in spring 2025. During the 2024 season at East Central, he appeared in all 11 games and recorded 45 total tackles (27 solo, 18 assisted) with 3 tackles for loss and 1 sack. He also had 5 interceptions, 10 passes broken up, 2 forced fumbles, and 2 fumble recoveries, earning All-GAC Second Team honors. In 2023, Smith played in 11 games with 34 tackles (24 solo, 10 assisted), 1 interception, 1 tackle for loss, and 1 pass broken up. He returned 9 kickoffs for 168 yards with a long of 29 yards.