Derek Smith (linebacker)

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Derek Smith
Date of birth January 18, 1975 (age 32)
Place of birth Flag of United States American Fork, Utah
Position(s) Linebacker
College Arizona State
NFL Draft 1997 / Round 3 / Pick 80
Statistics
Team(s)
1997-2000
2001-Present
Washington Redskins
San Francisco 49ers

Derek Mecham Smith (born on January 18, 1975 in American Fork, Utah) is a linebacker in the NFL. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the 3rd round (80th overall) in 1997 NFL Draft. He went to Arizona State University, where he was good friends with Pat Tillman. He played for the Redskins for four years. He then signed with the San Francisco 49ers.


"Well, he's a hard working, blue collar guy. An effort player. He's not very athletic but he's a tough overachiever."

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