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| Defensive end | |
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| Date of birth: September 16, 1983 | |
| Place of birth: Denton, Texas | |
| Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | Weight: 236 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Missouri | |
| NFL Draft: 2007 / Round: 4 / Pick: 113 | |
| No regular season or postseason appearances | |
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| Stats at NFL.com | |
Brian Smith (born September 16, 1983 in Denton, Texas) is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Missouri.
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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.
Smith was drafted in the 4th round on the 2007 NFL Draft, though he was drafted with a lingering hip injury. During his rookie season he was on the PUP list. Therefore he never played. He was waived on June 16, 2008.
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