Wade Smith
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| Position: | Offensive lineman | ||||||||
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| Born: | April 26, 1981 Dallas, Texas | ||||||||
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| College: | Memphis | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2003 / round: 3 / pick: 78 | ||||||||
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Wade Leon Smith (born April 26, 1981) is a former American football offensive tackle who played twelve seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Memphis, and was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft. Smith has also played for the New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs, Houston Texans, Seattle Seahawks, and Philadelphia Eagles.
College career
He was a four-year letterman and two-year starting left tackle as a senior and was named a second-team All-Conference USA selection. He was formerly used at tight end and caught five passes for 25 yards as a sophomore.
Professional career
Smith was ranked fifth among offensive guard prospects and was projected a fourth round in the 2003 NFL Draft.[1][2]
Houston Texans
In the October 16, 2011 away game match-up between the Texans and Ravens, Smith recovered a loose ball to score the first touchdown scored by an offensive lineman in Texans history.[3][4]
Smith was selected to the NFL Pro Bowl AFC Team in 2012 for the first time in his career. He joined 8 of his Houston Texans teammates in Hawaii in his debut.[5][6]
Seattle Seahawks
Smith signed with the Seattle Seahawks on August 4, 2014.[7] The Seahawks released Smith on August 25, 2014.[8]
Philadelphia Eagles
Smith signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on September 9, 2014. He was released on October 14, 2014.
References
- ^ http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2003/draft/players/8592.html
- ^ http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2003/draft/breakdowns/by_position/og.html
- ^ http://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2011/10/offensive-lineman-scores-huge-touchdown-for-texans/
- ^ http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap2000000205413/2012-Best-of-Geno-Atkins?continuous=true
- ^ http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans/2012/12/a-record-eight-texans-get-pro-bowl-honors/
- ^ http://www.gotigersgo.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/010213aaa.html
- ^ Sessler, Marc (August 4, 2014). "Wade Smith signs with Seattle Seahawks". NFL.com. Retrieved 2014-08-16.
- ^ Seahawks part ways with eight players
External links
- 1981 births
- Living people
- People from Dallas, Texas
- Players of American football from Texas
- American football offensive tackles
- American football offensive guards
- American football centers
- Memphis Tigers football players
- Miami Dolphins players
- New York Jets players
- Kansas City Chiefs players
- Houston Texans players
- Seattle Seahawks players
- Philadelphia Eagles players