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Watch: VFL Trey Smith Makes Key Block in First NFL Game

The former Vol and current Kansas City Chief made his presence known against the Browns with a key block on QB Patrick Mahomes' TD run

Jack Foster

Former Tennessee offensive lineman and NFL sixth-round draft pick Trey Smith made his NFL debut on Sunday as a Kansas City Chief against the Cleveland Browns. In a game that featured a lot of offense, 854 total offensive yards to be exact, Trey Smith had a key role in run and pass blocking during the rookie's first pro start. 

One play early on in the game that showcased Smith's ability to make a substantial impact on an NFL squad came on Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes' eventful five-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. Watch Smith's key impact on the Chief's first touchdown of the 2021 NFL season below:

via SI's own Jake Nichols of Twitter.com

The Chiefs would go on to beat the Browns 33-29 at home, giving Smith his first NFL win in his first NFL start.

The VFL will look to continue his success as starting RG for Kansas City next week when they take on the Ravens in Baltimore. 

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Jack Foster
JACK FOSTER

Jack is a sophomore at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville majoring in Journalism/Electronic Media. Jack grew up in Paris, Tennessee, but now spends the majority of his time in Knoxville doubling as a student and sports journalist for Volunteer Country. Jack has been a sports junkie since he was a young kid and always watched NFL football with his dad on Sundays. Jack still follows the NFL religiously, as he is an avid fantasy football player. Jack started with Volunteer Country in May of 2021 and has since helped provide full coverage of football, baseball and men's and women's basketball. Jack also works as a recurring member of WUTK's Rock Solid Sports show on Wednesdays and Fridays, and he also serves as head sports producer of The Volunteer Channel's Vol News, a student-run show at the University. When Jack is not watching or covering sports, find him on the golf course or back home spending time with his parents, younger sister and friends. Follow Jack on Twitter and Instagram by clicking "Twitter" and "Instagram" to see all of his work with Volunteer Country as well as student media.

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