Doug Smith (defensive lineman)

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Doug Smith
No. 97, 99
Position: Nose tackle
Personal information
Born: (1960-06-13) June 13, 1960 (age 64)
Bayboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:294 lb (133 kg)
Career information
High school:Pamlico (Bayboro)
College: Auburn
NFL draft: 1984  / Round: 2 / Pick: 29
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:14.0
Fumble recoveries:5
Interceptions:1
Player stats at PFR

Arthur Douglas Smith (born June 13, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a nose tackle in the United States Football League (USFL) and National Football League (NFL).

Born and raised in Bayboro, North Carolina, Smith played scholastically at Pamlico High School. [1] He played college football for the Auburn Tigers, [2] and, as a senior, was honored by the both Football News and the Newspaper Enterprise Association (NEA) as a second-team All-American. [3] [4]

Smith was selected by the Houston Oilers in the second round (29th overall pick) of the 1984 NFL draft, [5] but chose to sign with the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League (USFL) after he could not come to a contract agreement with the Oilers. Smith signed after the USFL season, which ran from February - July, so did not play at all in 1984. He started in 17 games for the Stallions in 1985, recording five sacks and one fumble recovery. When the USFL ceased operations following the 1985 season, Smith joined the Oilers. He spent eight seasons with the Oilers, appearing in 100 games, logging 14 career sacks and 5 fumble recoveries. [6]

During his time with the Oilers, Smith was famous for having timely injuries to provide much needed rest for the defense then return to action two plays later. Many fans considered him a cagey veteran.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. ↑ "Doug Smith Stats". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Doug Smith Stats". NFL.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  3. ↑ "All-America". The Sioux City Journal. November 30, 1983. p. C2. Retrieved February 26, 2021– via Newspapers.com.
  4. ↑ "The 1983 NEA All-America team". The Republic (Columbus, Ind.). November 30, 1983. p. 16 – via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  5. ↑ "1984 NFL Draft Listing". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Doug Smith Stats". Pro Football Archives. Archived from the original on May 19, 2022. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
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