Paul Smith (fullback)

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Paul Smith
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Position: Fullback
Personal information
Born: (1978-01-31) January 31, 1978 (age 45)
El Paso, Texas, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:242 lb (110 kg)
Career information
High school: El Paso (TX) Andress
College: UTEP (1996–1999)
NFL Draft: 2000  / Round: 5 / Pick: 132
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:46
Rushing yards:210
Rushing TDs:1
Player stats at NFL.com

Paul Smith (born January 31, 1978) is a former American football player. He was selected in the fifth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. [1] He currently owns Get Lifted CrossFit in El Paso, Texas.

High school years

Smith attended Andress high school in El Paso, Texas and was a student and a letterman in football. In football, he was an El Paso All-Star selection and an All-District selection. Paul Smith graduated from Andress High School in 1996.

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References

  1. "2000 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-19.