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Get To Know Marcus Smith
With the 26th pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, the Eagles selected Louisville LB Marcus Smith. Get to know the newest Eagle ...

Recruited as a quarterback, Smith switched to defense at Louisville, but he also caught two two-point conversions

Emerged as one of the nation's elite pass rushers in 2013, ranking second in the NCAA with 12.5 sacks

Smith also racked up 16.5 tackles for a loss and three forced fumbles in 2013

For his efforts, Smith was named the 2013 Defensive Player of the Year in the American Athletic Conference

Smith finished his career ranked seventh on Louisville's all-time leaderboard with 22 sacks

The son of Elba Wilson and Marcus Smith, Smith was a Sport Administration major at Louisville

Smith measures at 6-foot-3, 251 pounds. Welcome to Philadelphia, Marcus!