Shaun Smith (defensive lineman)

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Shaun Smith
Shaun Smith 2006-11-05.jpg
Smith with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2006
No. 99, 66, 91, 90, 93
Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1981-08-19) August 19, 1981 (age 42)
New York, New York, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:325 lb (147 kg)
Career information
High school: Wichita Heights
(Wichita, Kansas)
College: South Carolina
Undrafted: 2003
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:245
Sacks:4.0
Forced fumbles:2
Player stats at PFR

Shaun Jamel Smith (born August 19, 1981) is a former American football defensive end who played in the National Football League. He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at the University of South Carolina.

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Early life

Smith attended Midwood High School in Brooklyn, New York. He transferred after his sophomore season to Wichita Heights High School in Wichita, Kansas. He played as a defensive end.

He enrolled at Butler Community College in El Dorado, Kansas. As a freshman in 1999, Smith along with teammate Rudi Johnson, contributed to the school winning the national championship by defeating Dixie College. As a sophomore in 2000, he registered 128 tackles and a school single-season record 20 sacks.

As a junior in 2001, he transferred to the University of South Carolina, where he was a backup defensive end, making 11 tackles. As a senior in 2002, he started 2 games and posted 38 tackles, one sack and one fumble recovery in 12 games.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Smith was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2003 NFL draft on May 1. He was signed to the practice squad on September 1 after being waived on August 31. [1] He was released on August 31, 2004. [2]

Arizona Cardinals

Smith was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals on September 1, 2004. [3] He was waived five days later on September 5. [4]

New Orleans Saints

On September 7, 2004, he was signed to the New Orleans Saints' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on September 18 and made his debut versus the San Francisco 49ers on September 19. He finished with 16 tackles and one start. He was released on November 30, after getting food from the Georgia Dome press box, while being deactivated for a game. [5]

Cincinnati Bengals (first stint)

Smith was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals on December 2, 2004. [6] He played defensive tackle, while recording six tackles and one start. In 2005, he recorded 38 tackles in 13 games with five starts. In 2006, he registered 14 tackles. In 2007, the Bengals opted not to match the restricted free-agent offer sheet that Smith received from the Cleveland Browns. [7]

Cleveland Browns

Smith signed a four-year deal with the Cleveland Browns as a restricted free agent on March 16, 2007. [8] He played mostly as a defensive end in a 3-4 defense, started 11 games and made 62 tackles. [9]

In 2008, he was tried at nose tackle during training camp, but was moved back to defensive end. He started 9 out of 11 games, while making 47 tackles and being limited with a calf injury. On December 23, various media outlets reported that Brady Quinn had a physical altercation with Smith in the Browns' weight training room, and that Smith punched Quinn in the face. Quinn denied the reports, and coach Romeo Crennel refused to comment; Browns tight end Darnell Dinkins confirmed the fight during a radio interview on WQAL. Smith did not play in the following game because of a coaches' decision. [10] He was released on August 8, 2009. [11]

Detroit Lions

Smith was signed by the Detroit Lions on August 10, 2009. Smith was released during the final roster cuts on September 5. [12] He also was suspended for the first 4 games of the season for violating the league's anabolic steroid policy. [13]

Las Vegas Locomotives

On November 19, 2009, he signed with the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League, to replace an injured Wendell Bryant. [14] He contributed to the team winning the UFL Championship game against the Florida Tuskers on November 27. [15]

Cincinnati Bengals (second stint)

Smith was re-signed by the Bengals on December 9, 2009. [16] He was waived on December 12 and re-signed on December 16. He was not re-signed after the season.

Kansas City Chiefs (first stint)

Smith signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on March 10, 2010. [17] In consecutive weeks, he was accused by players from the opposing team of grabbing them in their private parts during play. Alex Mack of the Cleveland Browns made the first claim after the two teams' Week 2 matchup, followed by Anthony Davis of the San Francisco 49ers, who drew a penalty for retaliating against Smith in Week 3. [18] Although Smith denied both allegations, he was fined by the league. [19]

Tennessee Titans

On July 29 of 2011, he signed with the Tennessee Titans a three-year, $7.25 million contract, to play as a defensive tackle. He scored his first career rushing touchdown on Week 12 against the Seattle Seahawks. He finished with 6 starts, 25 tackles and one sack.

In 2012, he showed up in training camp out of shape and underperformed. He was released on August 22. [20]

Kansas City Chiefs (second stint)

On November 5, 2012, he re-signed with the Chiefs, to serve as insurance in case Glenn Dorsey missed multiple games with a calf injury. [21] He was not re-signed for the 2013 season.

NFL career statistics

Legend
BoldCareer high

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2004 NOR 519630.00000000000
CIN 312200.00000000000
2005 CIN 135261880.02000000000
2006 CIN 13010640.00000010000
2007 CLE 15116248142.04000031000
2008 CLE 1193626100.01000001000
2009 CIN 308350.00000000000
2010 KAN 16105630261.04000000000
2011 TEN 156251781.03000000000
2012 KAN 8011920.01000000000
10243245165804.015000042000

Playoffs

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2005 CIN 101010.00000000000
2009 CIN 107340.00000000000
2010 KAN 119450.00000000000
31177100.00000000000

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  2. ↑ "Receiver hurt both knees in game Monday". August 31, 2004. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
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  4. ↑ "All four expected to stay on active roster". September 5, 2004. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Drafting defensive tackles can be risky". December 3, 2004. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  6. ↑ "Davis sidelined with turf toe". December 2, 2004. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  7. ↑ "Bengals decline to match Browns' offer for Smith". March 16, 2007. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  8. ↑ "Browns sign DL Robaire Smith" . Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  9. ↑ "Former Oak Grove star had early NFL thoughts" . Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  10. ↑ "Cleveland Browns Coach Still Confident of the Future". ESPN.com. December 23, 2008. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  11. ↑ "Browns release lineman Shaun Smith". August 8, 2009. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  12. ↑ "Training Camp Roundup: Sept. 5". September 5, 2009. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  13. ↑ "Source: Smith suspended four games". September 10, 2009. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  14. ↑ "Shaun Smith resurfaces in UFL". November 19, 2009. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  15. ↑ "Nov. 27, 2009; Las Vegas, NV, USA". Mark J. Rebilas. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Shaun Smith returning to Bengals". December 8, 2009. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  17. ↑ "Chiefs sign defensive tackle Shaun Smith" . Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  18. ↑ "Alex Mack: Shaun Smith played dirty". September 20, 2010. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  19. ↑ "Report: Chiefs' Shaun Smith fined". ESPN. October 1, 2010. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  20. ↑ "Titans release DT Shaun Smith". August 22, 2012. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  21. ↑ "Chiefs make changes on defense". November 5, 2012. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
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