Shaun Smith (defensive lineman)
New York, New York, U.S. | |||||||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
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Weight: | 325 lb (147 kg) | ||||||
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High school: | Wichita Heights (Wichita, Kansas) | ||||||
College: | South Carolina | ||||||
Undrafted: | 2003 | ||||||
Career history | |||||||
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
Shaun Jamel Smith (born August 19, 1981) is a former
Early years
Smith attended
He enrolled at Butler Community College in El Dorado, Kansas. As a freshman in 1999, Smith along with teammate Rudi Johnson, contributed to the school winning the national championship by defeating Dixie College. As a sophomore in 2000, he registered 128 tackles and a school single-season record 20 sacks.
As a junior in 2001, he transferred to the University of South Carolina, where he was a backup defensive end, making 11 tackles. As a senior in 2002, he started 2 games and posted 38 tackles, one sack and one fumble recovery in 12 games.
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Smith was signed as an
Arizona Cardinals
Smith was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals on September 1, 2004.[3] He was waived five days later on September 5.[4]
New Orleans Saints
On September 7, 2004, he was signed to the New Orleans Saints' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on September 18 and made his debut versus the San Francisco 49ers on September 19. He finished with 16 tackles and one start. He was released on November 30, after getting food from the Georgia Dome press box, while being deactivated for a game.[5]
Cincinnati Bengals (first stint)
Smith was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals on December 2, 2004.[6] He played defensive tackle, while recording six tackles and one start. In 2005, he recorded 38 tackles in 13 games with five starts. In 2006, he registered 14 tackles. In 2007, the Bengals opted not to match the restricted free-agent offer sheet that Smith received from the Cleveland Browns.[7]
Cleveland Browns
Smith signed a four-year deal with the
In 2008, he was tried at
Detroit Lions
Smith was signed by the Detroit Lions on August 10, 2009. Smith was released during the final roster cuts on September 5.[12] He also was suspended for the first 4 games of the season for violating the league's anabolic steroid policy.[13]
Las Vegas Locomotives (UFL)
On November 19, 2009, he signed with the
Cincinnati Bengals (second stint)
Smith was re-signed by the Bengals on December 9, 2009.[15] He was waived on December 12 and re-signed on December 16. He was not re-signed after the season.
Kansas City Chiefs (first stint)
Smith signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on March 10, 2010.[16] In consecutive weeks, he was accused by players from the opposing team of grabbing them in their private parts during play. Alex Mack of the Cleveland Browns made the first claim after the two teams' Week 2 matchup, followed by Anthony Davis of the San Francisco 49ers, who drew a penalty for retaliating against Smith in Week 3.[17] Although Smith denied both allegations, he was fined by the league.[18]
Tennessee Titans
On July 29 of 2011, he signed with the Tennessee Titans a three-year, $7.25 million contract, to play as a defensive tackle. He scored his first career rushing touchdown on Week 12 against the Seattle Seahawks. He finished with 6 starts, 25 tackles and one sack.
In 2012, he showed up in training camp out of shape and underperformed. He was released on August 22.[19]
Kansas City Chiefs (second stint)
On November 5, 2012, he re-signed with the Kansas City Chiefs, to serve as insurance in case Glenn Dorsey missed multiple games with a calf injury.[20] He was not re-signed for the 2013 season.
NFL career statistics
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Bold | Career high |
Regular season
Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Interceptions | Fumbles | ||||||||||||
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GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | TFL | Int | Yds | TD | Lng | PD | FF | FR | Yds | TD | ||
2004 | NOR | 5 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
CIN | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
2005 | CIN | 13 | 5 | 26 | 18 | 8 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2006 | CIN | 13 | 0 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2007 | CLE | 15 | 11 | 62 | 48 | 14 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2008 | CLE | 11 | 9 | 36 | 26 | 10 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2009 | CIN | 3 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2010 | KAN | 16 | 10 | 56 | 30 | 26 | 1.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2011 | TEN | 15 | 6 | 25 | 17 | 8 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2012 | KAN | 8 | 0 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
102 | 43 | 245 | 165 | 80 | 4.0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Playoffs
Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Interceptions | Fumbles | ||||||||||||
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GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | TFL | Int | Yds | TD | Lng | PD | FF | FR | Yds | TD | ||
2005 | CIN | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2009 | CIN | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2010 | KAN | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
References
- ^ "Cowboys cuts include RB Murrell, WR Rambo, TE McGee". ESPN.com. August 31, 2003. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
- ^ "Receiver hurt both knees in game Monday". 31 August 2004. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Cardinals claim 2 off waivers; put Shipp, Hodgins on IR". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "All four expected to stay on active roster". 5 September 2004. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Drafting defensive tackles can be risky". 3 December 2004. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Davis sidelined with turf toe". 2 December 2004. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Bengals decline to match Browns' offer for Smith". 16 March 2007. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Browns sign DL Robaire Smith". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Former Oak Grove star had early NFL thoughts". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Cleveland Browns Coach Still Confident of the Future". ESPN.com. December 23, 2008. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Browns release lineman Shaun Smith". 8 August 2009. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Training Camp Roundup: Sept. 5". 5 September 2009. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Source: Smith suspended four games". 10 September 2009. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Shaun Smith resurfaces in UFL". 19 November 2009. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Shaun Smith returning to Bengals". 8 December 2009. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Chiefs sign defensive tackle Shaun Smith". Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Alex Mack: Shaun Smith played dirty". 20 September 2010. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Report: Chiefs' Shaun Smith fined". ESPN. October 1, 2010. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Titans release DT Shaun Smith". 22 August 2012. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Chiefs make changes on defense". 5 November 2012. Retrieved February 19, 2020.