Justin Smiley Explained

Justin Smiley
Number:65, 66
Position:Guard
Birth Date:11 November 1981
Birth Place:Ellabell, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:310
College:Alabama
Draftyear:2004
Draftround:2
Draftpick:46
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:88
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:78
Pfr:SmilJu20

Justin Smiley (born November 11, 1981) is an American former professional football player who was a guard in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide and was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round of the 2004 NFL draft.

He was also a member of the Miami Dolphins, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Oakland Raiders.

Professional career

Smiley started his professional career on the San Francisco 49ers. Being selected in the second round of the 2004 NFL draft, he played with the Niners until the end of the 2007 NFL season.[1] On February 29, 2008, he was the first player of the 2008 offseason to sign with another team as an unrestricted free agent. He signed a five-year, $25 million contract with $9 million guaranteed with the Miami Dolphins. He was traded to the Jaguars on May 24, 2010.

On July 28, 2011, Smiley was released by the Jacksonville Jaguars.[2] Smiley signed with the Oakland Raiders on August 2. He announced his retirement on August 6.

Coaching career

On September 18, 2011, Smiley returned to Alabama as a coach. Smiley has since decided against coaching.

Personal life

Smiley worked for the Federal Bureau of Prisons at FCI Aliceville, Alabama, but has since resigned.[3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2004 NFL Draft Listing . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en . 2023-05-06.
  2. Web site: Rosenthal. Gregg. Release Tracker. Pro Football Talk. July 29, 2011.
  3. http://www.miamidolphins.com/newsite/team/roster/playerBio.asp?docid=33178 Miami Dolphins bio