Mark Smith (American football)

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Mark Smith
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Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1974-08-28) August 28, 1974 (age 49)
Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S.
Career information
High school: Vicksburg
(Vicksburg, Mississippi)
College: Auburn
NFL draft: 1997  / Round: 7 / Pick: 212
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:191
Sacks:20
Fumble recoveries:2

Mark Smith (born August 28, 1974) is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the seventh round of the 1997 NFL draft. [1] He played college football at Auburn.

Smith also played for the Cleveland Browns.

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References

  1. "1997 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 29, 2023.