Dreamius Smith

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Dreamius Smith
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Smith in the 2015 NFL season.
No. 36
Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (1992-09-08) September 8, 1992 (age 32)
Wichita, Kansas
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school: Wichita Heights HS
College: West Virginia
Undrafted: 2015
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Dreamius Smith is a former American football running back. He was signed by the San Diego Chargers after going undrafted in the 2015 NFL draft. He attended West Virginia University. [1]

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Smith has also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Professional career

San Diego Chargers

After going undrafted in the 2015 NFL draft, Smith signed with the San Diego Chargers on May 2, 2015. [2] He was released as part of the final preseason cuts on September 5, 2015, and was signed to the Chargers' practice squad the following day. [3] He was released from the practice squad on September 12, 2015. [4] He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 5, 2015. [5] He was promoted to the active roster on December 22, 2015. [6]

On August 30, 2016, Smith was placed on injured reserve. [7] He was released by the Chargers two days later. [8]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On November 28, 2016, Smith was signed to the Steelers' practice squad. [9] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Steelers on January 24, 2017. [10] He was waived by the Steelers on May 12, 2019. [11]

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References

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  2. Henne, Ricky (May 2, 2015). "Chargers Agree to Terms with 21 Undrafted Free Agents". Chargers.com. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
  3. Gehlken, Michael (September 6, 2015). "Chargers place nine on practice squad". San Diego Union-Tribune. Archived from the original on September 7, 2015. Retrieved October 5, 2015.
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  5. Henne, Ricky. "Chargers Sign RB Dreamius Smith". Chargers.com. Archived from the original on April 25, 2016. Retrieved January 24, 2016.
  6. "Chargers Placed Running Back Melvin Gordon on I/R; Promote Dreamius Smith From PS". December 22, 2015.
  7. Henne, Ricky (August 30, 2016). "Chargers Trim Roster to 75; Receive Exemption for Joey Bosa". Chargers.com. Archived from the original on July 29, 2017.
  8. "Chargers Waive RB Dreamius Smith From I.R. With Settlement". September 2016.
  9. "Steelers Sign RB Dreamius Smith To Practice Squad". November 28, 2016.
  10. "11 players signed to Reserve/Future contracts". Steelers.com. January 24, 2017. Archived from the original on September 12, 2017.
  11. Bryan, Dave (May 12, 2017). "Steelers Waive RB Dreamius Smith". SteelersDepot.com.