Willie Smith is a former NFL offensive tackle who played for several teams, including the Washington Commanders and Las Vegas Raiders. An alumnus of East Carolina University, he has successfully transitioned into a new career as a real estate professional, founding Onyx Capital Investments and Smith and Associates Homes.
He is passionate about promoting financial literacy among athletes, encouraging them to invest in assets for their post-career life. Willie hosts a podcast focused on building generational wealth through commercial real estate and began investing in properties like duplexes and townhomes even while he was still playing in the NFL.
Unique fact: Despite playing in the NFL as a 310-pound offensive tackle, he played wide receiver in high school and tight end in college.