Wade Smith

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Wade Smith
Wade Smith Texans practice '10.jpg
Smith during the summer of 2010
No. 74, 71, 73
Position: Offensive lineman
Personal information
Born: (1981-04-26) April 26, 1981 (age 42)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:295 lb (134 kg)
Career information
High school: Lake Highlands (Dallas, Texas)
College: Memphis
NFL draft: 2003  / Round: 3 / Pick: 78
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:143
Games started:98
Fumble recoveries:3
Total touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com

Wade Leon Smith (born April 26, 1981) is a former American football offensive tackle who played twelve seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Memphis, and was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 2003 NFL draft. [1] Smith has also played for the New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs, Houston Texans, Seattle Seahawks, and Philadelphia Eagles.

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College career

He was a four-year letterman and two-year starting left tackle as a senior and was named a second-team All-Conference USA selection. He was formerly used at tight end and caught five passes for 25 yards as a sophomore.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 4 in
(1.93 m)
296 lb
(134 kg)
32+58 in
(0.83 m)
9+58 in
(0.24 m)
5.17 s1.69 s2.94 s4.75 s7.62 s32+12 in
(0.83 m)
9 ft 6 in
(2.90 m)
24 reps
All values from NFL Combine. [2]

Smith was ranked fifth among offensive guard prospects and was projected a fourth round in the 2003 NFL draft.

Houston Texans

In the October 16, 2011 away game match-up between the Texans and Ravens, Smith recovered a loose ball to score the first touchdown scored by an offensive lineman in Texans history. [3]

Smith was selected to the NFL Pro Bowl AFC Team in 2012 for the first time in his career. He joined 8 of his Houston Texans teammates in Hawaii in his debut. [4]

Seattle Seahawks

Smith signed with the Seattle Seahawks on August 4, 2014. [5] The Seahawks released Smith on August 25, 2014.

Philadelphia Eagles

Smith signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on September 9, 2014. He was released on October 14, 2014.

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References

  1. "2003 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
  2. "Wade Smith, Memphis, OT, 2003 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com.
  3. http://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2011/10/offensive-lineman-scores-huge-touchdown-for-texans/
  4. "Team-record eight Texans selected to Pro Bowl". 27 December 2012.
  5. Sessler, Marc (August 4, 2014). "Wade Smith signs with Seattle Seahawks". NFL.com. Retrieved August 16, 2014.