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Wayne Smith (defensive back)

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Wayne Smith
Date of birth (1957-05-09) May 9, 1957 (age 67)
Place of birthChicago
Career information
Position(s)Cornerback
US collegePurdue
NFL draft1980 / round: 11 / pick: 278
Career history
As player
1980–1982Detroit Lions
1982–1986St. Louis Cardinals
1987Minnesota Vikings
Career stats

Wayne Lester Smith[1] (born May 9, 1957 in Chicago) is a former American football defensive back who played eight seasons in the National Football League.[2] He was an 11th round selection (278th overall pick) in the 1980 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions out of Purdue University.[3] He would play for the Lions (1980–1982), the St. Louis Cardinals (1982–1986), and the Minnesota Vikings (1987).[2] Wayne has 2 daughters Cha-Chi and Chasaty Smith. He is currently married to Toi Robertson-Smith.

References

  1. ^ "Wayne Smith". databasefootball.com. Retrieved 2008-06-10.
  2. ^ a b "Wayne Smith". nfl.com. Retrieved 2008-06-10.
  3. ^ "1980 NFL Player Draft". databasefootball.com. Retrieved 2008-06-10.