Offensive tackle Andre Smith most recently played College football for the Alabama Crimson Tide in the NCAA. Smith will skip his senior year at Alabama to declare for the 2009 NFL draft.ESPN.com: Alabama's Andre Smith Declares for the NFL Draft

Smith was selected sixth overall in the 2009 NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals on April 25, 2009.

Expected to be a high first-round selection in the 2009 NFL draft, Smith announced that he would not workout at the NFL Scouting Combine.NFL.com: Alabama OT Smith Skips Combine Workout He did workout at his Alabama pro day, however Rob Rang at CBS Sports remarked that Smith was "less than impressive" and did not perform like a top draft pick.CBSSports.com: Alabama Tackle Smith Less Than Impressive at Pro Day On April 13, 2009, Smith fired his agent, Alvin Keels, with rumors that he would sign with Ian Greengross instead.AL.com: Former Alabama LT Andre Smith fires agent Alvin Keels...

On December 29, 2008, Smith was suspended from playing the Tide in the Sugar Bowl on January 2, 2009. Head coach Nick Saban suspended Smith for an unspecified rule violation.ESPN.com: All-America Tackle Barred from Sugar Bowl It was later revealed that the suspension was for improper contact with a sports agent. The Alabama Attorney General is investigating the matter.ESPN.com: Attorney General Investigates Alabama's Smith

On January 17, 2009, sports agent and former San Francisco 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo was reportedly telling friends that Smith had signed a contract for his agent services. This however came days before January 19, 2009, the first day that underclassmen were permitted to talk with agents under NCAA and National Football League Players' Association policies.ProFootballTalk.com: DeBartolo Lands Andre Smith?

Smith had a standout high school football career, earning several honors including the Bobby Dodd Award as the top offensive player in 2005 and Alabama's Mr. Football, the first offensive lineman to win the award. He was also an All-American and All-State selection as well as a finalist for the Walter Peyton Award as the top high school player in the country.RollTide.com: Andre Smith

Joining the Alabama Crimson Tide in 2006, Smith started in 13 games, recording 831 snaps and scoring a touchdown in the Independence Bowl. He continued as a starter in 2007, playing in all 16 games and earning four Alabama offensive co-player of the week selections. Smith's success extended into the 2008 season, in which he was selected as an All-American by Playboy, the Associated Press and Pro Football Weekly. He also won the Outland Trophy as the top interior lineman in collegiate football.RollTide.com: Andre Smith