Elliot Smith (American football)

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Elliot Smith
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Position: Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1967-08-14) August 14, 1967 (age 55)
Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:192 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school: Jackson (MS) Callaway
College: Alcorn State
NFL Draft: 1989  / Round: 5 / Pick: 120
Career history

Elliot Smith (born August 14, 1967) is a former American football defensive back. He played for the San Diego Chargers in 1989, the Denver Broncos in 1990 and for the Montreal Machine in 1992. [1] [2] He was drafted by the Chargers in the fifth round of the 1989 NFL Draft. [3]

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References

  1. "Elliot Smith Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  2. "Elliot Smith, DB". Nfl.com. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  3. "1989 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 26, 2023.