Robbie Smith (Canadian football)
| No. 40 Toronto Argonauts | |
2019, Round: 2, Pick: 9 | |
| Drafted by | Toronto Argonauts |
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| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2019–present | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career stats | |
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Robert Smith (born April 17, 1997) is a professional
University career
Smith played U Sports football with the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks from 2015 to 2018.[1] He was a member of the 2016 Yates Cup championship team and was named an OUA All-Star in 2017 and 2018.
Professional career
Smith was drafted ninth overall in the
In 2021, Smith played in all 14 regular season games where he had 24 defensive tackles, six special teams tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble.[4] In 2022, he played in 17 regular season games where he had 22 defensive tackles, seven special teams tackles, three sacks, one interception, and one forced fumble.[4] In the 109th Grey Cup game, Smith had four defensive tackles and one sack, but took a costly facemask penalty that extended the final drive of the game for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[5] However, in a measure of redemption, he blocked Winnipeg's potential game-winning field goal and Smith won his first Grey Cup championship.[5]
References
- ^ "Wilfrid Laurier, Robbie Smith bio". Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
- ^ "Argos sign seven from 2019 Draft Class". Toronto Argonauts. May 16, 2019.
- ^ "Toronto Argonauts vs Calgary Stampeders". Canadian Football League. July 18, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Robbie Smith". Toronto Argonauts. Retrieved November 22, 2022.
- ^ a b "TITLE WAVE: ARGOS WASH AWAY BOMBERS' DYNASTY HOPES". CFL.ca. Canadian Football League. November 20, 2022. Retrieved 21 November 2022.