Derek Smith (linebacker)
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| San Diego Chargers — No. 58 | |
| Linebacker | |
| Date of birth: January 18, 1975 | |
| Place of birth: American Fork, Utah | |
| Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | Weight: 240 lb (110 kg) |
| National Football League debut | |
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| 1997 for the Washington Redskins | |
| Career history | |
| College: Arizona State | |
| NFL Draft: 1997 / Round: 3 / Pick: 80 | |
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| Current status: Active | |
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| Stats at NFL.com | |
Derek Mecham Smith (born January 18, 1975 in American Fork, Utah) is an American football linebacker for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Washington Redskins in the third round of the 1997 NFL Draft. He played college football at Arizona State.
[edit] College career
At Arizona State University, Smith was good friends with Pat Tillman and was a teammate to Jake Plummer.
[edit] Professional career
Smith played for the Redskins for four years, then signed with the San Francisco 49ers in 2001. He played with the team through 2007 before being waived on February 19, 2008. On February 24, 2008, the Chargers signed Smith to a two year deal.
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