Daryl Smith (linebacker)

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Daryl Smith
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Smith with the Baltimore Ravens in 2015
No. 51, 52
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1982-03-14) March 14, 1982 (age 41)
Albany, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school: Dougherty (Albany, Georgia)
College: Georgia Tech
NFL Draft: 2004  / Round: 2 / Pick: 39
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:1,088
Sacks:30.5
Forced fumbles:15
Fumble recoveries:7
Interceptions:12
Defensive touchdowns:2
Player stats at NFL.com

Daryl Lamont Smith [1] (born March 14, 1982) is a former American football linebacker. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia Tech. Smith has also played for the Baltimore Ravens.

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College career

Smith attended Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Georgia. At Georgia Tech, he was a four-year letterman and a team captain who led the team in tackles for two of his four years. He started 44 of 46 games while at Georgia Tech, recording 383 tackles, 15 sacks, and three interceptions. [2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1+5⁄8 in
(1.87 m)		234 lb
(106 kg)		33+1⁄8 in
(0.84 m)		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		4.60 s4.21 s7.25 s36.5 in
(0.93 m)		9 ft 3 in
(2.82 m)		24 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [3] [4]

Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars selected Smith in the second round (39th overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft. He was the fifth linebacker drafted in 2004. [5]

On July 24, 2004, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Smith to a four-year, $3.25 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $952,000. [6]

In his rookie season, he started 13 games and played in 15, but was slowed by a knee injury in the middle of the season. However, he still managed to finish eighth on the team in tackles with 78, and record two sacks, one interception and one fumble recovery. Has started 90 of 92 games and missed only three games due to injuries.

He earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors in the first week of the 2010 NFL season for a performance against the Denver Broncos that included 7 tackles and an interception that sealed the win for the Jaguars. [7]

On November 28, 2010, Smith became the Jacksonville Jaguars all-time leader in tackles, surpassing former safety Donovin Darius.

Daryl Smith has passed the 100 tackle mark in seven straight years as of 2011.

Smith missed the first six games of the 2012 season due to injury. He was placed on the injured reserve-designated for return list on October 25, meaning he was eligible to return in week 15. He returned to play the New England Patriots in week 16 and recorded four tackles.

Smith became a free agent on March 12, 2013.

Baltimore Ravens

Smith signed a one-year contract with the defending Super Bowl XLVII champions Baltimore Ravens on June 5, 2013. [8] The signing was meant to strengthen the Ravens' inside linebacker core following Ray Lewis' retirement, and losing Dannell Ellerbe to free agency. Smith soon took control of the starting job. During Week 3 of the regular season, he had his first interception return for a touchdown in a 30–9 victory against the Houston Texans. On December 9, 2013, he broke Ray Lewis' franchise record for most pass deflections in a single season (17) with 19. Smith ended his first season in Baltimore with a team leading 123 tackles and erased any doubts about his ability to still play at a high level after the injury that kept him sidelined most of the 2012 season.[5 ]

On March 14, 2014, his 32nd birthday, Smith re-signed with the Ravens on a four-year, $16.1 million contract. [9]

Smith recorded 118 tackles, 3 sacks, and an interception in the 2015 season for the Baltimore Ravens. On March 3, 2016, he was released by the Ravens.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On March 17, 2016, Smith signed a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. [10]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Led the league
BoldCareer high

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2004 JAX 1513524482.06100040100
2005 JAX 16168270124.010100020000
2006 JAX 16168973163.08140471000
2007 JAX 15157154171.560000402771
2008 JAX 14147060102.55000031000
2009 JAX 161610784231.5611001063200
2010 JAX 16169775223.59180851000
2011 JAX 161610774333.5712502582000
2012 JAX 227610.00000000000
2013 BAL 161612357665.08341137182000
2014 BAL 161612767601.031000851390
2015 BAL 161612172493.071-10-130000
2016 TAM 1611352870.031-50-510100
1901831,08876432430.5781282137691571161

Playoffs

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2005 JAX 117701.01000000000
2007 JAX 22201190.00000000000
2014 BAL 22161330.00100012000
554331121.01100012000

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References

  1. ↑ "Daryl Smith Pro Football reference". pro-football-reference.com.
  2. ↑ "Daryl Smith" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on March 4, 2016. Retrieved November 16, 2011.
  3. ↑ "Gil Brandt's NFL Draft Analysis By Position: Linebackers". Packers.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  4. ↑ "2004 NFL Draft Scout Daryl Smith College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  5. ↑ "2004 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Spotrac.com: Daryl Smith contract". Spotrac.com. Retrieved August 16, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Daryl Smith Named AFC Defensive Player of the Week". Jaguars.com. September 15, 2010. Retrieved September 17, 2010.
  8. ↑ Ravens Sign Veteran LB Daryl Smith
  9. ↑ Ravens keep LB Daryl Smith
  10. ↑ Bucs Add LB Daryl Smith to Defense
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