Robert Smith (safety) explained
Robert Smith (born December 22, 1992) is a former American football safety. He played college football for the Clemson Tigers.
Early life
Smith attended Woodland high school in Dorchester, South Carolina where he graduated in 2011.[1]
College career
Smith committed to Clemson on January 15, 2010 and enrolled in July 2011.[1] Smith was enrolled at Clemson from 2011 to 2014 and played all four years for Dabo Swinney's Tigers, playing in 53 games over that span.[2]
Professional career
Indianapolis Colts
On May 4, 2015, after going undrafted, Smith was signed by the Indianapolis Colts.[3] [4] On August 6, 2015 Smith was waived by the Colts to make room for Tevin Mitchel.[5] [4]
Seattle Seahawks
On August 7, 2015, the Seattle Seahawks signed Smith off of waivers.[6] Two days later, on August 9, Smith was waived by the Seahawks due to a failed physical.[7] [8] On January 18, 2016 Smith signed a futures contract with the Seahawks.[8]
Personal life
On December 18, 2014 Smith graduated from Clemson with a degree in health science.[2]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: 247.com. Robert Smith. April 28, 2016.
- Web site: Clemson Athletics. 27 Robert Smith. April 28, 2016.
- News: Brenner. Aaron. For Clemson's Robert Smith and other undrafted rookies, free agency not necessarily end of the road. The Post and Courier. May 4, 2015. April 28, 2016.
- Web site: Indianapolis Colts. Robert Smith. April 28, 2016.
- Web site: Wilson. Josh. Colts claim injured cornerback Tevin Mitchel, waive safety Robert Smith. SBNation. StampedeBlue.com. August 6, 2015. April 28, 2016.
- Web site: Larrabee. Kirk. Seahawks claim safety Robert Smith, waive Ty Zimmerman. https://web.archive.org/web/20150809172051/http://sea.247sports.com/Bolt/Seahawks-claim-safety-Robert-Smith-waive-Ty-Zimmerman-38620372. dead. August 9, 2015. 247 Sports. sea.247sports.com. August 7, 2015. April 28, 2016.
- Web site: Larrabee. Kirk. Seattle Seahawks waive S Robert Smith, re-sign Ty Zimmerman. https://web.archive.org/web/20150812004519/http://sea.247sports.com/Bolt/Seattle-Seahawks-waive-S-Robert-Smith-re-sign-Ty-Zimmerman-38649005. dead. August 12, 2015. 247 Sports. sea.247sports.com. August 9, 2015. April 28, 2016.
- Web site: Larrabee. Kirk. Report: Seattle Seahawks sign safety Robert Smith. https://web.archive.org/web/20160120013724/http://sea.247sports.com/Bolt/Report-Seattle-Seahawks-sign-safety-Robert-Smith-42935256. dead. January 20, 2016. 247 Sports. sea.247sports.com. January 18, 2016. April 28, 2016.
