Bryan Smith (American football)

Total tackles:	6
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Bryan Smith
No. 53
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	November 29, 1983 (age 40); Newton, Texas, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:	Newton
College:	McNeese State
NFL draft:	2008 / round: 3 / pick: 80
Career history
	Philadelphia Eagles (2008); St. Louis Rams (2009)*; Jacksonville Jaguars (2009–2010);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
	Buck Buchanan Award finalist (2006); 2× SLC Defensive P.O.Y. (2006–2007); 2× Little All-American (2006–2007);
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:
Total tackles:	6
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Bryan Smith (born November 29, 1983) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the McNeese Cowboys before being selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the 2008 NFL draft.

Smith was also a member of the St. Louis Rams and Jacksonville Jaguars.

Early life

Smith was an All-district performer in both football and basketball and one of the top football players coming out of SE Texas in 2002. He earned four letters in both football and basketball and a high jumper in track and field and was third place in state high jump meet.

College career

As a senior in 2007, Smith recorded 10.5 sacks and 22.5 tackles for a loss en route to his second consecutive little All-America nomination. In 2006, he was named SLC Defensive Player of the Year and was finalist for national Buck Buchanan award. He was also All-Louisiana and named to several First-team small college All-America squads. He had 13.5 sacks and 84 tackles, led SLC in tackles for a loss with 23 and recovered four fumbles and forced three. In 2005, he led the team with 11 tackles for loss, 11 quarterback hurries, and seven sacks. Smith had 43 total tackles in the season.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height	Weight	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press	Wonderlic
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	231 lb (105 kg)	4.75 s	1.60 s	2.71 s	4.40 s	7.22 s	32.5 in (0.83 m)	10 ft 0 in (3.05 m)	17 reps	12
All values from NFL Combine.^{[citation needed]}

Philadelphia Eagles

Smith was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the 2008 NFL draft.^[1] He signed a 4-year contract with the team on July 1, 2008.^[2] He was waived on September 5, 2009.

St. Louis Rams

The St. Louis Rams signed Smith to their practice squad on September 7, 2009.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Smith was signed off the St. Louis Rams' practice squad by the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 28, 2009.^[3] He was waived and subsequently placed on the injured reserve list on May 10, 2010.

References

^ "2008 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
^ "Rookie DE Smith Inks Four-Year Deal".^{[permanent dead link]}
^ "Jags sign Bryan Smith; waive two - Jaguars news on jaguars.com". Archived from the original on October 1, 2009. Retrieved September 28, 2009.

External links

[1] "2008 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 12, 2023.

[2] "Rookie DE Smith Inks Four-Year Deal".^{[permanent dead link]}

[3] "Jags sign Bryan Smith; waive two - Jaguars news on jaguars.com". Archived from the original on October 1, 2009. Retrieved September 28, 2009.

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