Brian Smith (defensive end)

Brian Smith

Position:	Defensive end
Personal information
Date of birth:	(1983-09-16) September 16, 1983
Place of birth:	Denton, Texas
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Weight:
Career information
College:	Missouri
NFL draft:	2007 / Round: 4 / Pick: 113
Career history
Jacksonville Jaguars (2007)
Career highlights and awards
2x All-Big Twelve (2005-2006)
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Brian Smith (born September 16, 1983) is a former American football defensive end. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Missouri.

Early years

Brian Smith graduated from Billy Ryan High School in Denton, Texas in 2002. He was named Defensive Player of the Year as a junior and senior. He was a two-time All-State selection and led the team to the state championship in 2001 under head coach Joey Florence. Smith recorded 160 tackles and 35 sacks as a senior. He posted 20 sacks as a junior.

College career

Smith played his collegiate ball at the University of Missouri. Starting as a situational pass-rusher, by his junior year he had blossomed into the team's best defensive end. Although he was injured midway through his senior season, Smith finished his collegiate career as Missouri's all-time leader in sacks.

NFL career

Smith was drafted in the 4th round on the 2007 NFL Draft, though he was drafted with a lingering hip injury. During his rookie season he was on the PUP list. Therefore he never played. He was waived on June 16, 2008.

External links

• Jacksonville Jaguars bio
• Missouri Tigers bio