Wayne Smith (defensive back)

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Wayne Smith
Born: (1957-05-09) May 9, 1957 (age 64)
Chicago, Illinois
Career information
Position(s) Cornerback
College Purdue
NFL draft 1980 / Round: 11 / Pick: 278
Career history
As player
1980–1982 Detroit Lions
1982–1986 St. Louis Cardinals
1987 Minnesota Vikings

Wayne Lester Smith [1] (born May 9, 1957) is a former American football defensive back who played eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL). [2] A graduate of Chicago's Harper High School, He was an 11th round selection (278th overall pick) in the 1980 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions out of Purdue University. [3] He would play for the Lions (1980–1982), the St. Louis Cardinals (1982–1986), and the Minnesota Vikings (1987). [2] Wayne has two daughters, Cha-Chi and Chasaty Smith. He is married to Toi Robertson-Smith.

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References

  1. "Wayne Smith". databasefootball.com. Archived from the original on 2010-02-18. Retrieved 2008-06-10.
  2. 1 2 "Wayne Smith". nfl.com. Retrieved 2008-06-10.
  3. "1980 NFL Player Draft". databasefootball.com. Archived from the original on 2008-03-27. Retrieved 2008-06-10.