Reggie Smith (defensive back)

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Reggie Smith
Reggie Smith at 49ers training camp 2010-08-11 1.JPG
No. 30, 31
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1986-09-03) September 3, 1986 (age 35)
Edmond, Oklahoma
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
College:Oklahoma
NFL Draft:2008 / Round: 3 / Pick: 75
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:64
Forced fumbles:0
Fumble recoveries:0
Pass deflections:7
Interceptions:2
Player stats at NFL.com

Reginald Smith, Jr. (born September 3, 1986) is a former American football safety. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oklahoma.

College career[]

Smith was named the preseason Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year for the 2007 season.[1] He finished the year ranked fourth on the team with 78 tackles and also added three interceptions.

Professional career[]

San Francisco 49ers[]

Smith was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round (75th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft. He appeared in three games as a rookie, recording three tackles.

In the 2009 offseason, it was reported that Smith would convert from cornerback to safety.[2] In July 2009, he changed his number to 30, and gave 31 to teammate Dre Bly. He had his first career interception for a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts

Smith started the 2010 season as the backup to Dashon Goldson and Michael Lewis. But after Lewis requested his release prior to the week 4 game in Atlanta, Taylor Mays was named starter and held that role for the next 7 weeks. Reggie was named starter in week 11 vs the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Carolina Panthers[]

Smith signed with the Carolina Panthers on April 4, 2012.[3] He was released on August 31, 2012 in the last roster cuts for the Panthers.

Oakland Raiders[]

Smith signed with the Oakland Raiders on April 10, 2013.[4] He was released August 31, 2013.

References[]

  1. ^ "Three Sooners on Preseason All-Big 12 Team". SoonerSports.com. 2007-07-20. Archived from the original on 2007-08-25. Retrieved 2007-07-21.
  2. ^ http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/49ers/archives/021015.html[bare URL]
  3. ^ Panthers sign S Smith
  4. ^ Raiders Sign Reggie Smith

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