Sean Smith (cornerback)

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Sean Smith
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Smith with the Oakland Raiders in 2017
No. 24, 27, 21
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1987-07-14) July 14, 1987 (age 36)
Pasadena, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:Blair
(Pasadena, California)
College:Utah (2005–2008)
NFL draft:2009 / Round: 2 / Pick: 61
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-MWC (2008)
Career NFL statistics
Pass deflections:
95
Interceptions:14
Defensive touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Sean Lee Smith (born July 14, 1987) is a former

2009 NFL Draft. He has also played for the Kansas City Chiefs and Oakland Raiders. He played college football at Utah
.

Early years

Smith attended

4 × 100 m relay squad.[2]

College career

Smith was redshirted for the 2005 season. During 2006, his redshirt freshman year, he played as a wide receiver for the first eleven games before moving to cornerback, he played in all 13 games ending with seven rushes for 63 yards (9.0 average) and one reception for 12 yards.

In 2007, he started in ten games for the Utes, nine at cornerback. He had four interceptions, which was the best for a single player in the Mountain West that year, and tied the Utah single-game record with four pass breakups against the New Mexico Lobos toward the end of the 2007 season.

In 2008, Smith started in all but one game for the Utes, finishing First-Team All-Mountain West defensive back. His five interceptions on the season were the most on the team and tied for first in the conference. Smith's best performance, though, may have come in the 2009 Sugar Bowl, where he had six tackles, a sack, a forced fumble and a huge pass breakup in Utah's stunning 31-17 victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide.

Smith decided to forgo his senior year to enter the

2009 NFL Draft.[3]

Professional career

Smith entered the 2009 NFL Draft as a highly touted cornerback prospect that possessed one of the biggest frames ever seen for the position. He fell into the 99th percentile among cornerbacks for height and was among the 98th percentile in weight.[4]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split
20-yard shuttle
 Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+3⁄8 in
(1.91 m) 		214 lb
(97 kg) 		4.50 s 1.53 s 2.59 s 4.15 s 6.92 s 34 in
(0.86 m)		 9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)		 10 reps
All values from
NFL Combine[5]

Miami Dolphins

The

2009 NFL Draft. Smith was the sixth overall cornerback drafted and was the second cornerback selected by the Miami Dolphins in 2009.[6]

2009

On July 24, 2009, the Miami Dolphins signed Smith to a four-year, $3.16 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $945,000.[7]

Smith (right) with fellow Dolphins' starting cornerback Vontae Davis in 2011.

Throughout training camp, Smith competed to be a starting cornerback against veterans Jason Allen, Eric Green, and rookie first round pick Vontae Davis.[8] Head coach Tony Sparano officially named Smith a starting cornerback to start the regular season, along with Will Allen.[9]

He made his professional regular season debut in the

New England Patriots in Week 7.[11] He completed his rookie season with 39 combined tackles (32 solo) and 12 pass deflections in 16 games and 16 starts.[12] He earned an overall grade of 77.7 from Pro Football Focus and ranked 34th among all qualifying cornerbacks in 2009.[13]

2010

Smith and Vontae Davis entered training camp slated as the starting cornerbacks but also received competition from Will Allen and Jason Allen. On September 6, 2010, head coach Tony Sparano surprised many analysts and fans when he announced Jason Allen would replace Sean Smith as the starting cornerback for the season-opener.

Tennessee Titans.[17] He finished the season with 51 combined tackles (43 solo), nine passes defended, and an interception in 15 games and eight starts.[12] Smith received an overall grade of 82.9 from Pro Football Focus and ranked 19th among all qualifying cornerbacks in 2010.[13]

2011

Defensive coordinator

New York Giants in Week 8.[19] On December 12, 2011, the Miami Dolphins fired head coach Tony Sparano after they fell to a 4-9 record. Assistant head coach/secondary coach Todd Bowles was named the interim head coach for the remainder of the season.[20] He finished the 2011 season with a career-high 62 combined tackles (52 solo), seven pass deflections, and two interceptions in 16 games and 16 starts.[12] He received an overall grade of 43.4 which was the lowest grade of his career from Pro Football Focus. His grade ranked 93rd among all qualifying cornerbacks in 2011.[13]

2012

The Miami Dolphins' new head coach

Cincinnati Bengals in Week 5. Smith finished the 2012 season with 59 combined tackles (52 solo), 12 passes defensed, and two interceptions in 16 games and 16 starts.[23] He received an overall grade of 68.3 from Pro Football Focus and ranked 66th among all qualifying cornerbacks in 2012.[24][13]

2013

Smith became an

unrestricted free agent in 2013 and was reportedly seeking $8–$10 million per year. Smith and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie were considered to be the top cornerbacks on the depth chart.[25] As a top free agent, he received interest from multiple teams, including the Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots, and the Arizona Cardinals.[26][27][24]

Kansas City Chiefs

On March 14, 2013, the Kansas City Chiefs signed Smith to a three-year, $18 million contract that includes $11 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $6.75 million.[28][29]

Smith competed for a starting job against Dunta Robinson, who was also signed as a free agent.[30] Head coach Andy Reid named Smith a starting cornerback to begin the regular season, opposite Brandon Flowers.[31]

In Week 6, Smith collected a season-high five solo tackles and a pass deflection during a 24–7 victory against the

Denver Broncos.[32] He completed the 2013 season with 47 combined tackles (43 solo), 13 pass deflections, two interceptions, and a touchdown in 16 games and 16 starts.[12] Pro Football Focus gave Smith an overall grade of 76.7, which ranked 44th among all qualifying cornerbacks in 2013.[13]

The Kansas City Chiefs finished second in the

Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Wildcard Game.[32]

2014

Head coach Andy Reid demoted Smith after he was arrested for a DUI in June (see Legal troubles).

Kansas City Chiefs in Week 5.[36] He finished the season with 50 combined tackles (47 solo), a career-high 16 passes defended, and an interception in 16 games and 16 starts.[12] Pro Football Focus gave Smith an overall grade of 89.8 for the season and ranked him third among all qualifying cornerbacks in 2014. His overall grade was the highest he received throughout his career.[13]

2015

On July 24, 2015, the NFL announced that Smith would be suspended for the first three games of the 2015 season after pleading guilty to a DUI charge earlier in April.

first round pick Marcus Peters the starting cornerbacks with Phillip Gaines replacing Smith for the first three games.[39]

On November 1, 2015, Smith collected a season-high five solo tackles and a season-high three pass deflections during a 45–10 victory against the

Oakland Raiders.[40] Smith completed the season in 2013 with 45 combined tackles (40 solo), 12 pass deflections, and two interceptions in 13 games and 13 starts.[12] He received an overall grade of 83.6 and ranked 12th among all qualifying cornerbacks in 2015.[13]

The

New England Patriots in the AFC Divisional Round.[40]

2016

Smith became an unrestricted free agent for the second time in his career after the 2015 season and drew interest from multiple teams after the New York Giants signed top free agent cornerback Janoris Jenkins. It was reported he received major interest from the Oakland Raiders, San Francisco 49ers, and Los Angeles Rams.[41]

Oakland Raiders

On March 10, 2016, the Oakland Raiders signed Smith to a four-year, $40 million contract that includes $20 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $5 million.[42] The contract included an option for the Raiders to opt-out of the agreement after the 2017 season.[29]

Head coach

Denver Broncos after injuring his shoulder the previous week.[45] He finished the season with 40 combined tackles (33 solo), 11 passes defensed, and two interceptions in 15 games and 15 starts.[12] Pro Football Focus gave Smith an overall grade of 83.4 and ranked him 17th among all qualifying cornerbacks in 2016.[13]

2017

Defensive coordinator

Los Angeles Chargers.[48] Smith finished the 2017 season with 34 combined tackles (32 solo), four pass deflections, and two interceptions in 14 games and 14 starts.[12] Pro Football Focus gave Smith an overall grade of 73.1, which ranked 75th among all qualifying cornerbacks in 2017.[49]

2018

On March 12, 2018, the Oakland Raiders released Smith, forgoing the last two-years on his contract.[50] The Raiders released him prior to his guilty plea of felony assault.[51]

Smith was suspended for the remainder of the 2018 season by the NFL on November 28, 2018.[52] He was reinstated from suspension on March 19, 2019.[53]

NFL career statistics

Year Team GP Tackles Fumbles Interceptions
Cmb Solo Ast Sck FF FR Yds Int Yds Avg Lng TD PD
2009 MIA 16 38 31 7 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 12
2010 MIA 15 51 43 8 0.0 0 0 0 1 18 18.0 18 0 9
2011 MIA 16 62 52 10 0.0 0 0 0 2 7 3.5 7 0 7
2012 MIA 16 59 53 6 0.0 3 0 0 2 31 15.5 31 0 12
2013 KC 16 47 43 4 0.0 0 0 0 2 96 48.0 100 1 15
2014 KC 16 50 47 3 0.0 0 0 0 1 34 34.0 34 0 18
2015 KC 13 45 40 5 0.0 0 0 0 2 5 2.5 5 0 12
2016 OAK 15 40 33 7 0.0 0 0 0 2 27 13.5 27 0 11
2017 OAK 14 34 32 2 0.0 0 0 0 2 9 4.5 9 0 4
Total[54] 137 427 375 52 0.0 3 1 0 14 226 16.1 100 1 96

Legal troubles

On June 10, 2014, Smith was arrested in Kansas City, Missouri after hitting a light pole with his car. Smith was cited for operating a vehicle with .08 percent or more of alcohol in his blood, driving a vehicle in a careless manner, and failing to present proof of insurance.[55] Smith pleaded guilty to the DUI charge on April 15, 2015, and was sentenced to two years of probation, as well as, fined $895 after failing to present proof of insurance.[37]

On August 17, 2017, Smith was charged with felony assault for his alleged involvement in a July incident in Pasadena, California. Smith allegedly beat then stomped on a male victim's head near the corner of Arroyo Parkway and Colorado Boulevard early in the morning on July 4, 2017.[56] On March 13, 2018, Smith was sentenced to one year in jail and five years probation after pleading guilty to the assault.[57]

During the July incident, Smith attacked Christopher Woods when he was out with Smith's sister Rayna, whom Woods had been dating for about 2 years. Woods sued Smith, claiming that the attack fractured his head in 5 different places causing him

brain damage. Woods claimed he suffered from hematomas to the left and right side of his head, and required a metal plate and screws to repair facial fractures.[58]

Smith was released from prison on August 14, 2018.

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