Justin Smiley
 Smiley with the Dolphin in 2009 |
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| Date of birth: November 11, 1981 | |
| Place of birth: Ellabell, Georgia | |
| Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | Weight: 310 lb (141 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Alabama | |
| NFL Draft: 2004 / Round: 2 / Pick: 46 | |
| Debuted in 2004 for the San Francisco 49ers | |
| Last played in 2010 for the Jacksonville Jaguars | |
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| Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2009 | |
| Games played | 88 |
| Games started | 78 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
Justin Smiley (born on November 11, 1981 in Ellabell, Georgia) is a former American football guard. He was originally drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Alabama.
He was a member of the Miami Dolphins, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Oakland Raiders.
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[edit] Professional career
On February 29, 2008 he was the first player of the 2008 offseason to sign with another team as an unrestricted free agent. He signed a five-year, $25 million contract with $9 million guaranteed with the Miami Dolphins. He was traded to the Jaguars on May 24, 2010.
On July 28, 2011, Smiley was released by the Jacksonville Jaguars.[1] Smiley signed with the Oakland Raiders on August 2. He announced his retirement on August 6.
[edit] Coaching career
Justin Smiley Leaves the NFL to Return to the Crimson Tide as a Coach on Sept.18, 2011.
[edit] Personal
He is the older brother of professional mixed martial arts fighter Nick Smiley, who is a veteran of the M-1 Global Selection tournament and cousin of former NFL center Dusty Zeigler. Smiley is married to Missy, a former San Francisco 49ers cheerleader, the couple has two sons, Justin Jr. and Jett and he is the son of Jerry Smiley and Terri White.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Rosenthal, Gregg. "Release Tracker". Pro Football Talk. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/07/28/release-tracker/. Retrieved 29 July 2011.
- ^ Miami Dolphins bio
