The name Aaron Smith is about as generic as it gets. Former Pittsburgh Steelers DE Aaron Smith was probably as nondescript outside of Pittsburgh during his playing days as his name suggests because he didn’t play a flashy position. He was a 3-4 defensive end, responsible for controlling the run game rather than getting after the passer. His play against the run did garner praise from people like team president Art Rooney II, but the praise outside Pittsburgh was muted most of the time.
However, three-time Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist RT Willie Anderson knows Smith.