Christopher Smith attended Hapeville Charter High School and was rated a 4-star prospect by 247 Sports with a scout's rating of 0.890, going unranked by ESPN. Following high school, Smith opted to join Georgia after being heavily recruited.

In 2018 as a freshman Smith saw action in 5 games and played a total of 63 snaps at safety for the Bulldogs. He recorded only 4 tackles, no assists, while adding 2 stops. In coverage Smith notched up no pass breakups, no interceptions, and an unimpressive QB rating when targetted of 158.3.

As a sophomore in 2019 he played in 7 games and logged 78 snaps for the Bulldogs. He made only 4 tackles, 2 assists, and had no stops. In coverage he totaled no pass breakups, no interceptions, and a very good QB rating when targetted of 56.3.

In 2020 as a junior Smith played in 9 games and contributed on 415 snaps. He chalked up 19 tackles, 9 assists, and added 4 stops. In the secondary Smith forced one pass breakup, no interceptions, and gave up a very good QB rating when targetted of 69.8.

In 2021 as a senior Smith saw action in 12 games while playing 597 snaps. He logged 30 tackles, 4 assists, and made 9 stops. In coverage Smith had 2 pass breakups, 3 interceptions, and surrendered an outstanding QB rating when targetted of 53.8.

In 2022 as a fifth year senior Smith saw action in 13 games while playing 699 snaps. He logged 41 tackles, 10 assists, and made 15 stops. In coverage Smith had 4 pass breakups, 3 interceptions, and surrendered an outstanding QB rating when targetted of 50.6.