Wade Smith Explained

Wade Smith
Number:74, 71, 73
Position:Offensive lineman
Birth Date:April 26, 1981
Birth Place:Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lbs:295
High School:Lake Highlands (Dallas)
College:Memphis
Draftyear:2003
Draftround:3
Draftpick:78
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:143
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:98
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue3:3
Statlabel4:Total touchdowns
Statvalue4:1
Pfr:SmitWa21

Wade Leon Smith (born April 26, 1981) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Memphis Tigers, and was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 2003 NFL draft.[1] Smith was also a member of the New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs, Houston Texans, Seattle Seahawks, and Philadelphia Eagles.

College career

He was a four-year letterman and two-year starting left tackle as a senior and was named a second-team All-Conference USA selection. He was formerly used at tight end and caught five passes for 25 yards as a sophomore.

Professional career

Smith was ranked fifth among offensive guard prospects and was projected a fourth round in the 2003 NFL draft.

Houston Texans

In the October 16, 2011 away game match-up between the Texans and Ravens, Smith recovered a loose ball to score the first touchdown scored by an offensive lineman in Texans history.[2]

Smith was selected to the NFL Pro Bowl AFC Team in 2012 for the first time in his career. He joined 8 of his Houston Texans teammates in Hawaii in his debut.[3]

Seattle Seahawks

Smith signed with the Seattle Seahawks on August 4, 2014.[4] The Seahawks released Smith on August 25, 2014.

Philadelphia Eagles

Smith signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on September 9, 2014. He was released on October 14, 2014.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2003 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-03-28 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. http://blog.chron.com/sportsupdate/2011/10/offensive-lineman-scores-huge-touchdown-for-texans/
  3. Web site: Team-record eight Texans selected to Pro Bowl . 27 December 2012 .
  4. Web site: NFL.com. Wade Smith signs with Seattle Seahawks. Marc. Sessler. August 4, 2014. August 16, 2014.