D. J. Smith (American football)

Total tackles	83
Sacks	2
Pass deflections	5
Interceptions	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

D. J. Smith
	Smith with the Green Bay Packers in 2012
Appalachian State Mountaineers
Title	Defensive coordinator
Personal information
Born	February 24, 1989; Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Listed height	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight	239 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school	Independence (Charlotte, North Carolina)
College	Appalachian State (2007–2010)
NFL draft	2011: 6th round, 186th overall pick
Career history
Playing
	Green Bay Packers (2011–2012); San Diego Chargers (2013); Houston Texans (2013); Carolina Panthers (2014); Cleveland Browns (2014);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Coaching
	Vance HS (NC) (2015) ; Associate head coach & defensive coordinator; Appalachian State (2017) ; Senior defensive analyst; Appalachian State (2018–2019) ; Outside linebackers coach; Missouri (2020–2021) ; Linebackers coach; Missouri (2022–2024) ; Co-DC/Linebackers coach/recruiting coordinator; Appalachian State (2025–present) ; Defensive coordinator;
Operations
	Appalachian State (2016) ; Director of recruiting relations;
Awards and highlights
	NCAA FCS national champion (2007);
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles
Total tackles	83
Sacks	2
Pass deflections	5
Interceptions	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Darryl Devon ”D. J.” Smith Jr. (born February 24, 1989), is an American football coach and former linebacker who is currently the defensive coordinator at Appalachian State and was formerly the linebackers coach at the University of Missouri. He was selected by the Green Bay Packers out of Appalachian State in the sixth round (186th pick overall) of the 2011 NFL draft.