Chris Smith (defensive back)

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Chris Smith
Atlanta Havoc
Position: Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1987-06-23) June 23, 1987 (age 36)
Bradenton, Florida
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: Palmetto (FL)
College: Northern Illinois
Undrafted: 2011
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
CFL status:International
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:3
Career CFL statistics
Tackles:13
Career Arena statistics
Tackles:123.5
Interceptions:16
INT return yards:111
Forced fumbles:2
Total TDs:1
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR  ·  CFL.ca (archive) ·  ArenaFan.com

Chris Smith (born June 23, 1987) is an American football defensive back for the Atlanta Havoc of the American Arena League (AAL). He first enrolled Highland Community College before transferring to Northern Illinois University. He attended Palmetto High School in Palmetto, Florida. [1] Smith has been a member of the St. Louis Rams, Omaha Nighthawks, Tampa Bay Storm, Montreal Alouettes, Jacksonville Sharks and Columbus Lions.

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College career

Smith recorded 41 tackles, six interceptions, 15 pass break-ups, forced two fumbles and blocked a kick for the Highland Scotties of Highland Community College in 2008. He was a second-team All-Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference selection. [2]

He enrolled at Northern Illinois University in January 2009. Smith played in 26 games for the Northern Illinois Huskies from 2009 to 2010, starting 25. [2] He earned first-team All Mid-American Conference honors after recording 50 solo tackles, three interceptions and 15 knockdowns his senior season. [3]

Professional career

St. Louis Rams

Smith was signed by the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League (NFL) on July 27, 2011 after going undrafted in the 2011 NFL Draft. [4] He was released by the Rams on August 8, 2011. He was signed by the Rams on November 16, 2011. [4] Smith appeared in three games for the Rams in 2011, recording three tackles. [1] He was released by the Rams on April 30, 2012. [5]

Omaha Nighthawks

Smith was drafted by the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League (UFL) with the 17th pick in the 2011 UFL Draft. [4] He spent the 2012 season with the Nighthawks.

Tampa Bay Storm

Smith signed with the Tampa Bay Storm of the Arena Football League (AFL) on November 5, 2012. [6] He was played on Other League Exempt on May 12, 2014. [7]

Montreal Alouettes

Smith was signed by the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League on May 16, 2014. [4] He was released by the Alouettes on May 31, 2015. [8]

Jacksonville Sharks

On June 9, 2015, Smith was assigned to the Jacksonville Sharks of the AFL. [9] He recorded 26 tackles, two interceptions and six pass breakups in seven games for the Sharks during the 2015 season. [10] On April 9, 2016, Smith was placed on recallable reassignment. [11]

Columbus Lions

Smith spent time with the Columbus Lions of American Indoor Football in 2016. In January 2017, Smith re-signed with the Lions, who had moved to the National Arena League. [12]

Atlanta Havoc

In September 2017, Smith signed with the Atlanta Havoc of the American Arena League for the 2018 season. [13]

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