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Willie Smith (offensive tackle, born 1986)

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Willie Smith
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Smith at Redskins training camp in 2011.
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Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1986-11-13) November 13, 1986 (age 37)
Smithfield, North Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:310 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school:Kenly (NC) North Johnston
College:East Carolina
Undrafted:2011
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:29
Games started:11
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Willie Junior Smith (born November 13, 1986) is a former American football offensive tackle. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football for East Carolina University.

He was also a member of the Oakland Raiders, San Diego Chargers and Carolina Panthers.

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 5 in
(1.96 m) 		310 lb
(141 kg) 		341⁄2 111⁄4 5.50 s 1.85 s 3.11 s 4.83 s 7.95 s 30.5 in
(0.77 m)		 8 ft 10 in
(2.69 m)
All values from NFL Combine[1][2]

Washington Redskins (first stint)

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On July 28, 2011, the Washington Redskins signed Smith as an undrafted free agent.[3] Due to the suspension of Trent Williams, he played his first professional game in Week 14 of the 2011 season, rotating the left tackle position with Sean Locklear.[4] In Week 15 against the New York Giants, Smith would start his first game instead of Locklear.[5] He continued to start as the left tackle for the rest of the 2011 season. Smith has received praise for his ability to defend against elite pass rushers Jason Pierre-Paul, Jared Allen, and Trent Cole, despite being a rookie.[6]

During training camp in 2012, Smith split snaps at right tackle with Tyler Polumbus and Maurice Hurt after Jammal Brown was placed on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list.[7] He was released on August 31, 2012 for final cuts before the start of the 2012 season.[8]

Oakland Raiders

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On September 1, 2012, Smith was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Raiders.[9] On September 27, 2013, he was released.

San Diego Chargers

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On November 18, 2013, Smith signed a two-year deal with the San Diego Chargers.[10]

Washington Redskins (second stint)

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Smith re-signed with the Redskins on June 2, 2015.[11] He was released on August 31.[12]

Carolina Panthers

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On August 18, 2016, Smith signed with the Carolina Panthers.[13] He was released by the Panthers on August 28, 2016.[14]

References

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  1. ^ NFL Combine Profile
  2. ^ NFL Draft Scout
  3. ^ Fitzgerald, Gary (July 28, 2011). "Redskins Sign Three Undrafted Rookies". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved July 28, 2011.
  4. ^ Jones, Mike (December 11, 2011). "Fill-in tackles Willie Smith, Tyler Polumbus impress Coach Mike Shanahan". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved December 11, 2011.
  5. ^ "Willie Smith starts for Sean Locklear at LT for Redskins". AOLSportingNews.com. Retrieved December 18, 2011.
  6. ^ Fitzgerald, Gary (January 17, 2012). "Smith Stepped Up Against Elite Pass Rushers". Redskins.com. Retrieved January 17, 2012.
  7. ^ Whyno, Stephen (July 26, 2012). "Redskins place Jammal Brown on PUP list with hip soreness". WashingtonTimes.com. Archived from the original on July 28, 2012. Retrieved July 26, 2012.
  8. ^ Jones, Mike (August 31, 2012). "Redskins' cutdown day begins". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  9. ^ Corkran, Steve (September 1, 2012). "Raiders sign offensive tackle". Inside the Oakland Raiders.
  10. ^ Gehlken, Michael (November 18, 2013). "Chargers sign Willie Smith ex-Raiders Tackle". UTSanDiego.com. Retrieved November 18, 2013.
  11. ^ Walker, Andrew (June 2, 2015). "Redskins Bring Back Tackle Willie Smith". Redskins.com. Retrieved June 2, 2015.
  12. ^ Keim, John (August 31, 2015). "Washington Redskins cut 13 players, including Willie Smith". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 31, 2015.
  13. ^ Henson, Max. "Panthers sign OT Willie Smith". Panthers.com.
  14. ^ "Willie Smith". foxsports.com. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
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