Brian Smith (defensive end)

Brian Smith (born September 16, 1983) is a former American football defensive end. He was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Missouri.

Brian Smith
No. 49
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1983-09-16) September 16, 1983
Denton, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:236 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school:Billy Ryan (Denton, Texas)
College:Missouri (2002–2006)
NFL draft:2007 / Round: 4 / Pick: 113
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards

Early life

Brian Smith graduated from Billy Ryan High School in Denton, Texas in 2002. He was named Defensive Player of the Year as a junior and senior. He was a two-time All-State selection and led the team to the state championship in 2001 under head coach Joey Florence. Smith recorded 160 tackles and 35 sacks as a senior. He posted 20 sacks as a junior.

College career

Smith played his collegiate ball at the University of Missouri. Starting as a situational pass-rusher, by his junior year he had blossomed into the team's best defensive end. Although he was injured midway through his senior season, Smith finished his collegiate career as Missouri's all-time leader in sacks.

Professional career

Smith was selected in the fourth round on the 2007 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars.[1] He was placed on the PUP list during this rookie year. He was waived in June 2008, never playing a down for the Jaguars.[2]

References
  1. "2007 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  2. "Jaguars waive Smith, four others - NFL.com". NFL.com. Archived from the original on February 2, 2017.
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