Brian Smith (American football)
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| Jacksonville Jaguars — No. 49 | |
| Defensive end | |
| Date of birth: September 16, 1983 | |
| Place of birth: Denton, Texas | |
| Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | Weight: 236 lb (107 kg) |
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| No regular season or postseason appearances | |
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| College: Missouri | |
| NFL Draft: 2007 / Round: 4 / Pick: 113 | |
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| Stats at NFL.com | |
Brian Smith (born September 16, 1983) is a current National Football League linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 4th round (113th overall pick) in the 2007 NFL Draft.
Brian Smith graduated from Billy Ryan High School in Denton, Texas in 2002. He was named Defensive Player of the Year as a junior and senior. He was a two-time All-State selection and led the team to the state championship in 2001 under head coach Joey Florence. Smith recorded 160 tackles and 35 sacks as a senior. He posted 20 sacks as a junior.
Smith played his collegiate ball at the University of Missouri. Starting as a situational pass-rusher, by his junior year he had blossomed into the team's best defensive end. Although he was injured midway through his senior season, Smith finished his collegiate career as Missouri's all-time leader in sacks.
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