NAPA –Lee Smith likes to consider himself an honorary offensive lineman. That’s a rare badge of honor among modern tight ends, who often find fame in receiving statistics.
Smith is a throwback, built like Paul Bunyan with a lumberjack’s beard and a Tennessee drawl. When it comes to football, the new Raider likes to mix it up.
“I’ve always been a glorified offensive lineman, and my true passion is getting in there and helping a running back get loose," Smith said. "Catching passes and scoring touchdowns is a lot of fun, but love being in there with the hogs.