Dreamius Smith Explained

Dreamius Smith
Number:36
Position:Running back
Birth Date:September 8, 1992
Birth Place:Wichita, Kansas
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lbs:225
High School:Wichita Heights HS
College:West Virginia
Undraftedyear:2015
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Rushing yards
Statlabel2:Rushing average
Statlabel3:Rushing TDs

Dreamius Smith is a former American football running back. He was signed by the San Diego Chargers after going undrafted in the 2015 NFL draft. He attended West Virginia University.[1]

Smith has also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Professional career

San Diego Chargers

After going undrafted in the 2015 NFL draft, Smith signed with the San Diego Chargers on May 2, 2015.[2] He was released as part of the final preseason cuts on September 5, 2015 and was signed to the Chargers' practice squad the following day.[3] He was released from the practice squad on September 12, 2015.[4] He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 5, 2015.[5] He was promoted to the active roster on December 22, 2015.[6]

On August 30, 2016, Smith was placed on injured reserve.[7] He was released by the Chargers two days later.[8]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On November 28, 2016, Smith was signed to the Steelers' practice squad.[9] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Steelers on January 24, 2017.[10] He was waived by the Steelers on May 12, 2019.[11]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dreamius Smith. San Diego Chargers. June 13, 2015.
  2. Web site: Chargers.com. Chargers Agree to Terms with 21 Undrafted Free Agents. May 2, 2015. Ricky. Henne. August 12, 2015.
  3. Web site: San Diego Union-Tribune . Chargers place nine on practice squad . September 6, 2015 . Michael . Gehlken . October 5, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150907032724/http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/sep/06/chargers-nfl-practice-squad-krasovic-javontee/ . September 7, 2015 .
  4. Web site: Chargers.com. Full List of Chargers 2015 Transactions. October 1, 2015. October 5, 2015.
  5. Web site: Chargers Sign RB Dreamius Smith. Chargers.com. Henne, Ricky. January 24, 2016. April 25, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160425154913/http://www.chargers.com/news/2015/12/22/chargers-sign-rb-dreamius-smith-active-roster. dead.
  6. Web site: Chargers Placed Running Back Melvin Gordon on I/R; Promote Dreamius Smith From PS. December 22, 2015 .
  7. Web site: Chargers Trim Roster to 75; Receive Exemption for Joey Bosa. https://web.archive.org/web/20170729105024/http://www.chargers.com/news/2016/08/30/chargers-trim-roster-75-receive-exemption-joey-bosa. dead. July 29, 2017. Henne. Ricky. Chargers.com. August 30, 2016.
  8. Web site: Chargers Waive RB Dreamius Smith From I.R. With Settlement. September 2016 .
  9. Web site: Steelers Sign RB Dreamius Smith To Practice Squad. November 28, 2016.
  10. Web site: 11 players signed to Reserve/Future contracts. https://web.archive.org/web/20170912004234/http://www.steelers.com/news/transactions/article-1/11-players-signed-to-ReserveFuture-contracts/a171abb2-df36-4b4e-a52c-370eaec85887. dead. September 12, 2017. Steelers.com. January 24, 2017.
  11. Web site: Steelers Waive RB Dreamius Smith. Bryan, Dave. SteelersDepot.com. May 12, 2017.