Derek Smith (linebacker)

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Derek Smith
Derek Smith linebacker.jpg
No. 50, 59, 58
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1975-01-18) January 18, 1975 (age 50)
American Fork, Utah, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school: American Fork
College: Arizona State
NFL draft: 1997  / round: 3 / pick: 80
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • Matt Hazeltine Award (2003)
  • Bill Walsh Award (2005)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:1,098
Sacks:13.5
Forced fumbles:5
Fumble recoveries:13
Interceptions:4
Defensive touchdowns:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Derek Mecham Smith (born January 18, 1975) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Washington Redskins in the third round of the 1997 NFL draft. [1] He played college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils.

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Smith also played for the San Francisco 49ers, San Diego Chargers and Miami Dolphins.

College career

At Arizona State University, Smith was good friends with Pat Tillman and was a teammate to Jake Plummer.

Professional career

Washington Redskins

Smith played for the Redskins for four years from 1997 to 2000.

San Francisco 49ers

Smith then signed with the San Francisco 49ers in 2001. He played with the team through 2007 before being waived on February 19, 2008. [2]

San Diego Chargers

On February 24, 2008, the Chargers signed Smith to a two-year contract. [3] He was released ten weeks into the regular season on November 12 after running back Michael Bennett was claimed off waivers.

Miami Dolphins

Smith was signed by the Miami Dolphins on December 22, 2008. [4]

NFL career statistics

Legend
BoldCareer high

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCombSoloAstSckIntYdsTDLngFFFRYdsTD
1997 WAS 16168759282.000000250
1998 WAS 161510378250.500001100
1999 WAS 16169768291.010000100
2000 WAS 16148972171.000001100
2001 SFO 141410878303.010000230
2002 SFO 161611384291.000001100
2003 SFO 161611588273.500001170
2004 SFO 141411080301.5000002461
2005 SFO 161611690260.01130130101
2006 SFO 13126951180.000001000
2007 SFO 15147850280.0140401-10
2008 SDG 5413760.000000000
MIA 100000.000000000
1741671,09880529313.5417013513602

Playoffs

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCombSoloAstSckIntYdsTDLngFFFRYdsTD
1999 WAS 2214860.000000000
2001 SFO 114310.000000000
2002 SFO 22241770.000000000
2008 MIA 100000.000000000
654228140.000000000

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References

  1. ↑ "1997 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  2. ↑ NFL Wire Notes | 49ers waive linebacker Derek Smith
  3. ↑ Former Niners veteran LB Smith agrees to deal with Chargers
  4. ↑ Dolphins sign veteran LB Derek Smith
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