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| Position: | Linebacker/Fullback |
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| Born: | July 21, 1980 Freeport, New York |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 240 lb (109 kg) |
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| College: | Syracuse |
| Undrafted: | 2003 |
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR · ArenaFan.com | |
Clifton M. Smith, II (born July 21, 1980) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at Syracuse University.
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