'They're just getting their chest beat in every time he throws a punch' – Former Tennessee Vols OL Trey Smith is a big problem
Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Trey Smith, a former Tennessee Vols standout, is so dominant that his teammate, center Creed Humphrey, feels bad for the defensive linemen that he lines up against. Humphrey appeared on Green Light with Chris Long this week and talked about what makes Smith, who was franchised tagged by the Chiefs earlier […]
Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Trey Smith, a former Tennessee Vols standout, is so dominant that his teammate, center Creed Humphrey, feels bad for the defensive linemen that he lines up against.
Humphrey appeared on Green Light with Chris Long this week and talked about what makes Smith, who was franchised tagged by the Chiefs earlier this offseason, such a dominant player.
"Aside from being, you know, 6-foot-5 [and] 330, 340, whatever he is, he's athletic and strong as s–t," said Humphrey, who has played alongside Smith since 2021. "And he has that mindset– he just wants to maul guys. His first punch on pass sets, everything in the running game, everything's just so physical.
"I feel bad watching D-linemen play against him, because they're just getting their chest beat in every time he throws a punch. But it's crazy just watching him. I mean, he's so physical. He has that mental approach to where he's gonna be after you until that whistle blows. And every time, he's trying to get you on the ground. It's crazy to watch. I mean, not many guys have the mindset that Trey does."
"He's straight muscle," added Humphrey. "If I was 340, I would not look like that. My stomach would be touching my knees."
Smith, who could receive a lucrative contract extension from the Chiefs this summer, has certainly earned a reputation in the NFL.
The former Vol was described by Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce in 2023 as the "enforcer" for Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
"Trey Smith baby," said Kelce two years ago when asked who serves as the enforcer for Mahomes. "He's a dog, he's a dog. Just a F–ing beast."
The term "dog" is overused these days, but Smith is one of the few who truly lives up to it.
