Andre Smith (tight end)

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Andre Smith
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Position: Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1988-09-26) September 26, 1988 (age 35)
Savannah, Georgia
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:270 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school: Germantown (MD) Seneca Valley
College: Virginia Tech
Undrafted: 2011
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:5
Player stats at PFR

Andre Phillip Smith (born September 26, 1988) is a former American football tight end in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns. He played college football at Virginia Tech.

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Early years

Smith attended Seneca Valley High School. [1] He did not play organized football until his freshman season. He was a two-way player at tight end, defensive end and linebacker.

As a senior, he registered 18 receptions for 278 yards, 6 touchdowns, 44 tackles and 5 sacks. He received All-league and second-team All-state honors.

College career

Smith accepted a football scholarship from Virginia Tech. As a sophomore, he had 10 receptions (sixth on the team) for 129 yards and one touchdown.

As a senior, he was known as a blocking tight end, but was still able to start 12 out of 14 games, while posting 20 receptions (fourth on the team) for 195 yards and 5 touchdowns. He finished his college career with 25 starts out of 54 games, 39 receptions for 438 yards and 7 touchdowns.

Professional career

Chicago Bears

Smith was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Chicago Bears after the 2011 NFL draft on July 26. On September 3, he was waived and signed to the practice squad the next day. On November 9, he was promoted to the active roster. He was declared inactive for the final 8 games. [2] He was released on May 14, 2012.

Indianapolis Colts

On May 15, 2012, he was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts. He was released on August 31.

Dallas Cowboys

On December 11, 2012, he was signed by the Dallas Cowboys to their practice squad. [3]

In 2013, he played well enough in the preseason to force the team to make the unusual of move of keeping four tight ends. [4] He appeared in 2 games and was declared inactive for 8 contests. His only statistic was the recovery of a squib kick that he returned for 10 yards. He was released on November 25.

Cleveland Browns

On November 26, 2013, he was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns. [5] He was released on May 19, 2014.

Personal life

Smith lost his mother during his senior year in high school. In 2017, he graduated from the police academy and started working for the Montgomery County Police Department. [6]

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References

  1. ↑ "Graduate On Verge of Making SVHS History". April 27, 2011. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  2. ↑ "Offseason position outlook: Tight end". February 9, 2012. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Cowboys claim CB Michael Coe". December 11, 2012. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Andre Smith not relieved just yet". September 3, 2013. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  5. ↑ "Cleveland Browns acquire tight end Andre Smith off waivers from the Dallas Cowboys". November 27, 2013. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  6. ↑ "Coming Home for Good: Former NFL Player Now Patrols His Hometown Streets with MCPD" . Retrieved January 12, 2019.
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