Damond Smith Explained

Damond Smith
Current Team:Sioux Falls Storm
Number:22
Position:Defensive back
Birth Date:8 July 1991[1]
Birth Place:Ecorse, Michigan
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lbs:185
High School:Inkster (MI)
College:South Alabama
Undraftedyear:2013
Status:Active
Aflstatlabel1:Tackles
Aflstatvalue1:9.0
Aflstatlabel2:Pass Breakups
Aflstatvalue2:3
Afl:12902

Damond Earl Smith II (born July 8, 1991) is an American football defensive back. He played college football at the University of South Alabama and attended Inkster High School in Inkster, Michigan. Smith has also been a member of the Kansas City Chiefs, Arizona Cardinals, Sioux Falls Storm, and Tampa Bay Storm.

Early life

Smith attended Inkster High School where he played American football.

College career

Smith played for the Western Michigan Broncos from 2009 to 2010. He played in 18 games over two years and helped the Broncos to 11 wins. He transferred to South Alabama where he played from 2011 to 2012. He was the team's starter his final two years and helped the Jaguars to 8 wins. He played in 4 games during his career. Smith was suspended after just 4 games for a violation of team and departmental rules.[2]

Professional career

BC Lions

In October 2013, Smith signed with the BC Lions.[3]

Kansas City Chiefs

On July 28, 2014, Smith signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.[4] [5] On August 26, 2014, Smith was released by the Chiefs.[6]

Arizona Cardinals

In February 2015, Smith signed with the Arizona Cardinals. On August 4, 2015, Smith was cut by the Cardinals.[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Damond Smith - Football.
  2. Web site: South Alabama suspends defense back Damond Smith . Tommy Hicks . October 7, 2011 . Alabama Media Group . www.al.com . April 27, 2017.
  3. Web site: Lions newcomers provide crystal ball to future . Lowell Ullrich . October 7, 2013 . Postmedia Network Inc. . www.theprovince.com . April 27, 2017.
  4. Web site: Chiefs sign free agent cornerback Damond Smith . July 28, 2014 . The Kansas City Star . www.kansascity.com . April 27, 2017.
  5. Web site: Kansas City Chiefs sign former South Alabama cornerback . Mike Inabinett . July 28, 2014 . Alabama Media Group . www.al.com . April 27, 2017.
  6. Web site: How the Kansas City Chiefs got down to 53 players (day-by-day recap) . Joel Thorman . September 2, 2014 . . www.arrowheadpride.com . April 27, 2017.
  7. Web site: Arizona Cardinals sign CB Jonte Green, cut CB Damond Smith . Fabian Ardaya . August 4, 2015 . Bonneville International . www.arizonasports.com . April 27, 2017.