Chris Smith (defensive back)

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Chris Smith
Free agent
Position: Defensive back
Personal information
Date of birth: (1987-06-23) June 23, 1987 (age 37)
Place of birth: Bradenton, Florida
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Career information
High school: Palmetto (FL)
College: Northern Illinois
Undrafted: 2011
Career history
CFL status: International
Career NFL statistics
Tackles: 3
Player stats at NFL.com
Career CFL statistics
Tackles: 13
Career Arena statistics
Tackles: 123.5
Interceptions: 16
INT return yards: 111
Forced fumbles: 2
Total TDs: 1
Player stats at PFR
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Chris Smith (born June 23, 1987) is an American football defensive back who is currently a free agent. He first enrolled Highland Community College before transferring to Northern Illinois University. He attended Palmetto High School in Palmetto, Florida.[1] Smith has been a member of the St. Louis Rams, Omaha Nighthawks, Tampa Bay Storm, Montreal Alouettes and Jacksonville Sharks.

College career

Highland Community College

Smith recorded 41 tackles, six interceptions, 15 pass break-ups, forced two fumbles and blocked a kick for the Highland Scotties in 2008. He was a second-team All-Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference selection.[2]

Northern Illinois University

Smith enrolled at Northern Illinois University in January 2009. He played in 26 games for the Northern Illinois Huskies from 2009 to 2010, starting 25.[2] He earned first-team All Mid-American Conference honors after recording 50 solo tackles, three interceptions and 15 knockdowns his senior season.[3]

Professional career

St. Louis Rams

Smith was signed by the St. Louis Rams on July 27, 2011 after going undrafted in the 2011 NFL Draft.[4] He was released by the Rams on August 8, 2011. He was signed by the Rams on November 16, 2011.[4] Smith appeared in three games for the Rams in 2011, recording three tackles.[1] He was released by the Rams on April 30, 2012.[5]

Omaha Nighthawks

Smith was drafted by the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League with the 17th pick in the 2011 UFL Draft.[4] He spent the 2012 season with the Nighthawks.

Tampa Bay Storm

Smith signed with the Tampa Bay Storm on November 5, 2012.[6] He was played on Other League Exempt on May 12, 2014.[7]

Montreal Alouettes

Smith was signed by the Montreal Alouettes on May 16, 2014.[4] He was released by the Alouettes in May 31, 2015.[8]

Jacksonville Sharks

On June 9, 2015, Smith was assigned to the Jacksonville Sharks.[9] He recorded 26 tackles, two interceptions and six pass breakups in seven games for the Sharks during the 2015 season.[10] On April 9, 2016, Smith was placed on recallable reassignment.[11]

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