Derek Smith (linebacker)
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||
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| Born: | January 18, 1975 American Fork, Utah, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 240 lb (109 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | American Fork | ||||||
| College: | Arizona State | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 1997 / Round: 3 / Pick: 80 | ||||||
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Derek Mecham Smith (born January 18, 1975) is a former American football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the third round of the 1997 NFL Draft.[1] He played college football at Arizona State.
Smith also played for the San Francisco 49ers, San Diego Chargers and Miami Dolphins.
College career[edit]
At Arizona State University, Smith was good friends with Pat Tillman and was a teammate to Jake Plummer.
Professional career[edit]
Washington Redskins[edit]
Smith played for the Redskins for four years from 1997 to 2000.
San Francisco 49ers[edit]
Smith then signed with the San Francisco 49ers in 2001. He played with the team through 2007 before being waived on February 19, 2008.[2]
San Diego Chargers[edit]
On February 24, 2008, the Chargers signed Smith to a two-year contract.[3] He was released ten weeks into the regular season on November 12 after running back Michael Bennett was claimed off waivers.
Miami Dolphins[edit]
Smith was signed by the Miami Dolphins on December 22, 2008.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "1997 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-30.
- ^ NFL Wire Notes | 49ers waive linebacker Derek Smith
- ^ Former Niners veteran LB Smith agrees to deal with Chargers
- ^ Dolphins sign veteran LB Derek Smith