Keith Smith (cornerback)

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Keith Smith
No. 38, 23, 20, 25
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1980-03-20) March 20, 1980 (age 44)
Leesville, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:191 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school: Leesville (LA)
College: McNeese State
NFL draft: 2004  / Round: 3 / Pick: 73
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:164
Forced fumbles:2
Fumble recoveries:2
Pass deflections:13
Interceptions:4
Defensive touchdowns:1
Player stats at PFR

Keith Smith (born March 20, 1980) is former American football cornerback. He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the third round of the 2004 NFL draft. [1] He played college football at McNeese State.

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Smith was also a member of the San Francisco 49ers and Omaha Nighthawks.

Professional career

Detroit Lions

Keith Smith debuted for the Detroit Lions of the NFL in 2004. #23 was a solid backup for Detroit into 2008. In 2007, he returned an interception 64 yards for a touchdown.

San Francisco 49ers

As a free agent following the 2008 season, Keith Smith signed with the San Francisco 49ers. He had five tackles for them on 2010.

On June 18, 2010, San Francisco released Smith.

Omaha Nighthawks

Keith Smith was signed by the Omaha Nighthawks of the UFL on June 29, of 2011. With a #25 jersey on his back, Smith remained with Omaha through all of 2011.

NFL career statistics

Legend
BoldCareer high
YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2004 DET 152393180.00120241000
2005 DET 152322571.02000010000
2006 DET 160222020.00000010200
2007 DET 1515038120.0036416470000
2008 DET 100161150.00000001000
2009 SFO 305500.00000000000
745164130341.02466164132200

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References

  1. "2004 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 6, 2023.