Brian Smith (defensive back)
| Free agent | |||||||||||
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||||
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| Date of birth: | September 19, 1990 | ||||||||||
| Place of birth: | Portsmouth, Virginia | ||||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 180 lb (82 kg) | ||||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||||
| High school: | Portsmouth (VA) Churchland | ||||||||||
| College: | Virginia Union | ||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2013 | ||||||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||||
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| Player stats at ArenaFan.com | |||||||||||
Brian Smith (born September 19, 1990) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He went undrafted during the 2013 NFL Draft, and signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent. He played college football at Virginia Union University.
High school career
He attended Churchland High School in Portsmouth, Virginia, where he was named First-team All-Eastern District as an kick returner.[1]
College career
Smith continued his football career at Virginia Union University.
Professional career
New York Jets
On April 30, 2013, Smith signed as an undrafted free agent with the New York Jets,[2] but failed to make the team's roster.
Wyoming Cavalry
Smith played the 2014 season with the Wyoming Cavalry of the Indoor Football League (IFL).
Richmond Raiders
Smith signed with the Richmond Raiders of the Professional Indoor Football League (PIFL) for the 2015 season. He set a PIFL record with 4 interceptions in a single game.[3]
Orlando Predators
On May 27, 2015, Smith was assigned to the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League (AFL).[4] On August 3, 2015, Smith was placed on reassignment. On October 9, 2015, Smith had his rookie option picked up by the Predators.
References
- ↑ "Football: All-Eastern District team". www.hamptonroads.com. The Virginian-Pilot. November 16, 2008. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
- ↑ "Brian Smith signs with the New York Jets". www.vuusports.com. Virginia Union University. April 30, 2013. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
- ↑ Matthew Hester (April 7, 2015). "Brian Smith named Defensive Player of the Week". www.richmondraidersprofootball.com. Richmond Raiders. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
- ↑ Justin Green (May 29, 2015). "Predators conquer Gladiators for 3rd victory in row". www.orlandosentinel.com. Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved August 4, 2015.