Daryle Smith

Games played:	60
Games started:	16

Daryle Smith
No. 79, 70, 63
Position:	Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born:	January 18, 1964; Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
Died:	February 11, 2010 (aged 46); Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:	277 lb (126 kg)
Career information
High school:	Powell (Powell, Tennessee)
College:	Tennessee
Undrafted:	1987
Career history
	Seattle Seahawks (1987); Dallas Cowboys (1987–1988); Seattle Seahawks (1989); Cleveland Browns (1989); Philadelphia Eagles (1990–1992); Minnesota Vikings (1993)*; Toronto Argonauts (1993); Sacramento Gold Miners (1994); San Antonio Texans (1995); Winnipeg Blue Bombers (1996);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:
Games played:	60
Games started:	16
	Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Daryle Ray Smith (January 18, 1964 – February 11, 2010) was an

offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys, Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at the University of Tennessee

.

Early years

Smith was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee. He attended Powell High School, where he was an All-state defensive end and tight end. He averaged 23 yards per reception during his high school career. He also practiced basketball.

He accepted a football scholarship from the

offensive line

, where he was a backup tackle.

As a junior in 1985, he split time with David Douglas, before becoming a starter at

left tackle midway through the season. He was part of a team that won the school's first SEC championship in 15 years and also the Sugar Bowl against the University of Miami.^[1]

As a senior, he entered the season as the starter at

left tackle, but a knee injury limited him to only 8 starts.^[2]

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks (first stint)

Smith was signed as an

1987 NFL Draft.^[3]

He was released before the start of the season.

Dallas Cowboys

After the players went on a strike on the third week of the

NFL decided that the games would be played with replacement players. Smith was signed to be a part of the Dallas Cowboys

replacement team, that was given the mock name "Rhinestone Cowboys" by the media.

He ended up playing well in those 3 contests as the starter at

left tackle and was kept for the rest of the season. He started 4 additional games after Mark Tuinei suffered a knee injury against the Minnesota Vikings. He showed pass protection to be his strength, shutting out All-Pro Dexter Manley in the thirteenth game.^[4]

The next year, he started 4 games in place of an injured Tuinei. In the fifth game he suffered broken ribs that contributed to rookie Dave Widell passing him on the depth chart. On July 25, 1989, he was traded to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a ninth round choice (#230-Leon Perry).^[5]

Seattle Seahawks (second stint)

On August 29, 1989, it was reported that Smith left the Seattle Seahawks training camp.^[6]

Cleveland Browns

Smith signed with the Cleveland Browns at midseason in 1989. He was released after playing in 4 games on November 2.

Philadelphia Eagles

In

left tackle

position for the rest of the year.

On October 25,

left tackle position over an injured Heller and started the next 3 games.^[9]

Minnesota Vikings

In 1993, he signed as a free agent with the Minnesota Vikings. He was released on August 30.^[10]

San Antonio Texans (CFL)

In 1995, he signed with the San Antonio Texans of the Canadian Football League.^[11] He was activated from the injury list on July 30.

Personal life

Smith became a football assistant coach at Powell High School after his playing career. Less than three weeks after his 46th birthday, Smith slipped into a coma shortly after checking into the University of Tennessee's Medical Center with pancreatic problems.^[12]

His son

NFL.^[13]

References

^ "Vols lose two former football lettermen". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
^ "'Major2 changes at Tennessee". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
^ "Seahawks Acquire Smith". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
^ "Some Replacements Became Irreplaceable". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
^ "Seattle Trades for Smith". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
^ "Seahawks drops 17 from roster". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
^ "Offensive line woes continue for Eagles". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
^ "More Birds get winged". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.
^ Packer, Mark (February 13, 2010). "Daryle Smith Dead: Dies Following Pancreatic Issues". Huffington Post. Retrieved February 19, 2018.
^ Smith, Michael David (February 11, 2010). "Report: Former NFL player Daryle Smith dies at 46". Profootballtalk.com. Retrieved February 26, 2018.

[1] "Vols lose two former football lettermen". Retrieved February 19, 2018.

[2] "'Major2 changes at Tennessee". Retrieved February 19, 2018.

[3] "Seahawks Acquire Smith". Retrieved February 19, 2018.

[4] "Some Replacements Became Irreplaceable". Retrieved February 19, 2018.

[5] "Seattle Trades for Smith". Retrieved February 19, 2018.

[6] "Seahawks drops 17 from roster". Retrieved February 19, 2018.

[7] "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.

[8] "Offensive line woes continue for Eagles". Retrieved February 19, 2018.

[9] "More Birds get winged". Retrieved February 19, 2018.

[10] "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.

[11] "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2018.

[12] Packer, Mark (February 13, 2010). "Daryle Smith Dead: Dies Following Pancreatic Issues". Huffington Post. Retrieved February 19, 2018.

[13] Smith, Michael David (February 11, 2010). "Report: Former NFL player Daryle Smith dies at 46". Profootballtalk.com. Retrieved February 26, 2018.

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