Reggie Smith (defensive back)

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Reggie Smith
Reggie Smith at 49ers training camp 2010-08-11 1.JPG
Smith with the 49ers in 2010
No. 30, 31
Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (1986-09-03) September 3, 1986 (age 38)
Edmond, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school: Edmond Santa Fe
College: Oklahoma
NFL draft: 2008  / round: 3 / pick: 75
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:64
Pass deflections:7
Interceptions:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Reginald Smith, Jr. (born September 3, 1986) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the 2008 NFL draft. He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners.

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College career

Smith was named the preseason Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year for the 2007 season. [1] He finished the year ranked fourth on the team with 78 tackles and also added three interceptions.

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

Smith was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round (75th overall) of the 2008 NFL draft. [2] He appeared in three games as a rookie, recording three tackles.

In the 2009 offseason, it was reported that Smith would convert from cornerback to safety. [3] In July 2009, he changed his number to 30, and gave 31 to teammate Dre Bly. He had his first career interception for a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts.

Smith started the 2010 season as the backup to Dashon Goldson and Michael Lewis. But after Lewis requested his release prior to the week 4 game in Atlanta, Taylor Mays was named starter and held that role for the next 7 weeks. Reggie was named starter in week 11 vs the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Carolina Panthers

Smith signed with the Carolina Panthers on April 4, 2012. [4] He was released on August 31, 2012 in the last roster cuts for the Panthers.

Oakland Raiders

Smith signed with the Oakland Raiders on April 10, 2013. [5] He was released August 31, 2013.

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References

  1. ↑ "Three Sooners on Preseason All-Big 12 Team". SoonerSports.com. July 20, 2007. Archived from the original on August 25, 2007. Retrieved July 21, 2007.
  2. ↑ "2008 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
  3. ↑ "The Sacramento Bee". Archived from the original on March 27, 2009. Retrieved March 25, 2009.
  4. ↑ "Panthers sign S Smith". www.panthers.com. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Raiders Sign Reggie Smith" . Retrieved July 26, 2023.
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