Shelley Smith (American football) explained

Shelley Smith
Number:66
Position:Guard
Birth Date:21 May 1987
Birth Place:Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lbs:312
High School:Avondale (AZ) Westview
College:Colorado State
Draftyear:2010
Draftround:6
Draftpick:187
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:36
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:11
Pfr:SmitSh22

Shelley Andres Smith (born May 21, 1987) is a former American football guard. He was selected by the Houston Texans in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL draft. He played college football at Colorado State.

Professional career

Houston Texans

Smith was selected by the Houston Texans in the sixth round (187th pick overall) of the 2010 NFL draft.[1] [2] He was the highest drafted CSU Rams offensive lineman since Clint Oldenburg in 2007. On June 16, 2010 Smith signed a four-year deal with the Texans worth $1.894 million. On October 6, 2010 Smith was waived. The next day Smith was signed to the teams practice squad. On December 1, 2010 Smith was signed to the teams active roster. On August 29, 2011 Smith was placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury, ending his season. On September 1, 2012 Smith was waived.[3]

St. Louis Rams

On September 3, 2012 Smith was claimed off waivers by the St. Louis Rams.[4] On October 21, 2012, Smith made his first career start at left guard against the Green Bay Packers. In 2013 Smith played 371 offensive snaps.[5]

Miami Dolphins (first stint)

After Smith's rookie contract expired, Smith signed with the Miami Dolphins on March 14, 2014.[6] Smith rotated at many positions with the Dolphins. Smith had stints at right guard, left guard and center. He was released on March 10, 2015.[7]

Denver Broncos

Smith signed a two-year contract with the Denver Broncos on March 13, 2015.[8] On November 18, 2015, he was waived.

Miami Dolphins (second stint)

On December 22, 2015, Smith re-signed with the Dolphins.[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2010 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-13 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/13460/shelley-smith Shelley Smith at ESPN
  3. Web site: 2012-09-01 . Houston Texans Roster Moves: Seven To The Practice Squad, Shelley Smith Waived . 2024-02-08 . Battle Red Blog . en.
  4. Web site: Rams add reinforcements : Sports. stltoday.com. December 25, 2015.
  5. Web site: Rams don't expect a free-agent frenzy : Sports. stltoday.com. December 25, 2015.
  6. http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Dolphins-Sign-Guard-Shelley-Smith/416b6830-7166-4086-8323-cf3c4a77bda6 Dolphins Sign Guard Shelley Smith
  7. Web site: Miami Dolphins release offensive guard Shelley Smith. Sun Sentinel. March 10, 2015.
  8. Web site: Swanson. Ben. Broncos agree to terms with guard Shelley Smith. DenverBroncos.com. March 13, 2015.
  9. Web site: Dolphins place Koa Misi, Chris McCain on injured reserve. Sun-Sentinel.com. Omar. Kelly. December 22, 2015. January 2, 2016.