Devon Smith departs Penn St. team

Updated: June 22, 2012, 11:20 PM ET

Penn State senior wide receiver Devon Smith has left the team for personal reasons, coach Bill O'Brien announced Friday.

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Smith started last season and recorded 25 receptions for 402 yards, ranking third on the team in both categories. He was projected as a starter on Penn State's depth chart released after spring practice, although he missed much of the spring with a foot injury.

Lions247.com reported Smith's departure earlier this week.

It's unclear if Smith's exit is related to a charge for possession of a small amount of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The charges stem from a March 14 incident where police searched Smith's apartment. Smith has applied for the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition program.