Alvin Smith (American football)
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Alvin Smith | |
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Date of birth: | June 16, 1982 |
Place of birth: | Dallas, Texas |
Career information | |
Position(s): | Defensive Tackle |
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Weight: | 322 lb (146 kg) |
College: | Oregon State |
NFL Draft: | 2005 / Round: Undrafted |
Organizations | |
As player: | |
2005 2006-present |
San Diego Chargers Cleveland Browns |
Alvin Smith (born June 16, 1982 in Dallas, Texas) is an American football defensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He played college football at Oregon State University.
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[edit] High school years
Smith attended Mays High School in Atlanta, Georgia where he made 212 tackles and 37 sacks.
[edit] College career
Smith started his college career at Tulane University before transferring to Oregon State University in 2002. During his college career he made 55 tackles and five sacks. He majored in liberal studies.
[edit] Professional career
Smith was originally signed by the San Diego Chargers as an unrestricted rookie free agent on May 8, 2006 but was later waived. He was signed by the Cleveland Browns on November 28.