Brian Smith joined the East Central football coaching staff as the linebackers coach in the 2018 season.
Smith comes to the Tigers after finishing up his playing career at the University of Central Missouri. He spent two seasons with the Mules as a defensive back. Smith joined UCM after two seasons at Lincoln University. While with the Blue Tigers he finished fourth on the team in tackles (51), including 30 solo tackles.
A native of Kansas City, Mo., he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sports management form Central Missouri in May 2018.