Donovan Smith followed big footsteps since getting Jonathan Ogden's cleats

Donovan Smith followed big footsteps since getting Jonathan Ogden's cleatsJoe Robbins/Getty ImagesAndrew Astleford    ESPNTAMPA, Fla. -- Donovan Smith grew to admire Trent Williams and Jonathan Ogden. Now he chases the standard both set as standout left tackles.Smith, a 6-foot-6, 338-pound rookie, has started all 10 games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers since being selected in the second round (34th overall) in May. He has been part of an improved offensive line that has helped the Bucs rank second in the NFL in rushing by averaging 142.2 yards per game.Smith, who grew up in New York but moved during high school to Owings Mills, Maryland, shared his inspirations and discoveries as part of our weekly Q&A with a member of the Bucs:When did you know you wanted to play football?Smith: I always watched it, but I never really played it until freshman year of high school. But I really got into it, let's say, junior year of high school.When did you know football could become a profession?Smith: My sophomore year at Penn State. I sat down with [coach] Bill O'Brien and he told me that this could possibly be a job. So definitely sophomore year of college.Who's your biggest inspiration in the game?Smith: My idols are Jonathan Ogden and Trent Williams. Just how they play. My first pair of cleats really that could fit were from Jonathan Ogden, because my high school is right there by the Ravens' facility. So they had leftover cleats.What has been your biggest challenge in the sport?Smith: You just never know what's going to be thrown at you, honestly, on the field. It's like a scheme thing. So you just never know what the other coach is going to throw at you.What's the best advice you've received about being an NFL player?Smith: Be a pro. In everything that you do, be a pro.