Frankie Smith (American football)

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Frankie Smith
Date of birth (1968-10-08) October 8, 1968 (age 55)
Place of birth Groesbeck, Texas, U.S.
Career information
Position(s) Cornerback
US college Baylor
NFL draft 1992 / Round: 4 / Pick: 104
Career history
As player
1993–1995 Miami Dolphins
1996–1997 San Francisco 49ers
1998–2001 Chicago Bears
Career stats

Frankie L. Smith (born October 8, 1968) is a former American football cornerback. A star at Baylor, Smith was a fourth round selection (104th overall pick) in the 1992 NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons. [1] He played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Miami Dolphins (1993-1995), the San Francisco 49ers (1996-1997), and the Chicago Bears (1998-2001). Frankie is now a coach at Groesbeck Independent School District.

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References

  1. "1992 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.