Kenny Smith (American football) explained

Kenny Smith
Number:90
Position:Defensive end / Defensive tackle
Birth Date:8 September 1977
Birth Place:Meridian, Mississippi, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lbs:303
High School:Meridian (MS)
College:Alabama
Draftyear:2001
Draftround:3
Draftpick:81
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:72
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:4.5
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue3:2
Statlabel4:Pass deflections
Statvalue4:2
Pfr:SmitKe23

Kenny Smith (born September 8, 1977) is a former American football defensive lineman. He was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the third round of the 2001 NFL draft. He played college football at Alabama.

Smith has also been a member of the Oakland Raiders, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots, and Kansas City Chiefs.

Professional career

New Orleans Saints

Smith was selected in the third round of the 2001 NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints.[1] He appeared in six games as a rookie in 2001, recording eight tackles. He played in nine games in 2002, starting one while posting 19 tackles and 3.5 sacks on the season. He had a career-high 42 tackles in 15 games (nine starts) in 2003, while recording one sack. He spent 2004 on injured reserve.

Oakland Raiders

Smith signed with the Oakland Raiders as an unrestricted free agent on March 31, 2005, but was placed on injured reserve and was released on November 2, 2005.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

After spending 2006 out of football, Smith signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on March 7, 2007. The team released him on April 30, 2007.

New England Patriots

Smith signed with the Patriots on June 8, 2007. He was released on August 22, 2007, and re-signed with the Patriots on April 22, 2008. Before the 2008 season he was placed on injured reserve and missed the entire season. He was released on June 4, 2009.

Kansas City Chiefs

Smith was signed by the Chiefs on October 21, 2009, and waived on December 8, 2009.

NFL career statistics

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
NOR6 0 8 7 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
NOR9 1 19 16 3 3.5 4 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0
NOR15 9 42 32 10 1.0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0
KAN6 0 3 3 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
36 10 72 58 14 4.5 6 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0

Personal

Smith's son, J'Mar, played quarterback at Louisiana Tech and was named Conference USA's 2019 Football Offensive Player of the Year.[2] On May 5, 2020, J'Mar signed as an undrafted free agent with the New England Patriots.[3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2001 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-03-18 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. Web site: FB: 2019 Individual Awards.
  3. News: Patriots Sign 15 Rookie Free Agents . Patriots.com . May 5, 2020 . May 5, 2020.