Melvin Smith Jr. (born April 12, 2002) is an American professional football cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Southern Arkansas Muleriders.
Smith was born in Bossier City, Louisiana and played high school football as a cornerback and free safety for the Airline Vikings.
Smith enrolled at Southern Arkansas University and joined the Southern Arkansas Muleriders as a defensive back for the 2021 season. Smith was a four-year starter and was twice-named GAC First Team for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. He was named First Team Division II All-American for the 2023 season and named Second Team Division II All-American for the 2024 season. He finished his career in 2024 with record totals of 168 tackles including 110 solo tackles, 6.5 tackles-for-loss, 9 interceptions, 46 pass break-ups and 1 forced fumble. He accepted an invitation to play in the 2025 Southern Arkansas Senior Bowl.
On March 24, 2025, Smith accepted a try-out invitation with the Kansas City Chiefs. On April 27, 2025, Smith signed with the team as an undrafted free agent following the 2025 NFL draft. Smith was named part of the practice squad after the active roster was finalized on August 27. He was promoted to the active roster on December 24.