Justin Smiley

Justin Smiley

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Smiley with the Dolphins in 2009
No. 65, 66
Position: Guard
Personal information
Date of birth: (1981-11-11) November 11, 1981
Place of birth: Ellabell, Georgia
Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight: 310 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school: Brooklet (GA) Southeast Bulloch
College: Alabama
NFL draft: 2004 / Round: 2 / Pick: 46
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 88
Games started: 78
Player stats at NFL.com

Justin Smiley (born November 11, 1981 in Ellabell, Georgia) is a former American football guard. He was originally drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Alabama.

He was a member of the Miami Dolphins, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Oakland Raiders.

Professional career

On February 29, 2008 he was the first player of the 2008 offseason to sign with another team as an unrestricted free agent. He signed a five-year, $25 million contract with $9 million guaranteed with the Miami Dolphins. He was traded to the Jaguars on May 24, 2010.

On July 28, 2011, Smiley was released by the Jacksonville Jaguars.[1] Smiley signed with the Oakland Raiders on August 2. He announced his retirement on August 6.

Coaching career

On September 18, 2011, Smiley returned to Alabama as a coach. Smiley has since decided against coaching.

Personal

Smiley has two sons and a daughter and he is the son of Jerry Smiley and Terri White.[2]

Smiley is now working for the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

References

  1. Rosenthal, Gregg. "Release Tracker". Pro Football Talk. Retrieved 29 July 2011.
  2. Miami Dolphins bio

External links

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