Joseph "Lee" Smith (nacido el 21 de noviembre de 1987) es un ala cerrada de fútbol americano de los Atlanta Falcons de la Liga Nacional de Fútbol Americano (NFL). Jugó fútbol americano universitario en la Universidad Marshall y fue seleccionado por los Patriotas de Nueva Inglaterra en la quinta ronda del Draft de la NFL 2011 . Smith también ha jugado para los Oakland Raiders y Buffalo Bills .
Smith con los Oakland Raiders en 2017 | |||||||
No. 85 - Atlanta Falcons | |||||||
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Posición: | Final dificil | ||||||
Informacion personal | |||||||
Nació: | Powell, Tennessee | 21 de noviembre de 1987 ||||||
Altura: | 1,98 m (6 pies 6 pulg) | ||||||
Peso: | 265 libras (120 kg) | ||||||
Información de carrera | |||||||
Escuela secundaria: | Powell (Powell, Tennessee) | ||||||
Universidad: | Marshall | ||||||
Draft de la NFL: | 2011 / Ronda: 5 / Elección: 159 | ||||||
Historia de Carreras | |||||||
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* Solo miembro del equipo de práctica y / o fuera de temporada | |||||||
Estado de la lista: | Activo | ||||||
Estadísticas de carrera de la NFL a partir de 2020 | |||||||
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Estadísticas de jugadores en NFL.com · PFR |
Carrera universitaria
Smith originalmente se comprometió y se inscribió en la Universidad de Tennessee , donde jugaba su padre Daryle. Sin embargo, después de ser acusado de DUI en el campus, el entrenador en jefe Phillip Fulmer lo despidió de inmediato . Smith luego se matricularía en la Universidad Marshall . [1]
Smith shared playing time with tight end, Cody Slate, throughout most of his first three seasons at Marshall. As a full-time starter in 2010, Smith finished the year with career highs in receiving yards, receptions, and touchdowns. He also was named to the Conference USA All-Academic team[2] and invited to the Senior Bowl[3]
Carrera profesional
On January 21, 2011, it was announced that Smith had been invited to the 2011 Senior Bowl. Although he was a late invitee, Smith accepted his invitation a week later.[4] He was a part of the Cincinnati Bengals' head coach Marvin Lewis' North team that lost to the South 24–10. Smith was one of 16 tight ends who received an invitation to perform at the NFL Combine.[5] He performed all of the required positional and combine drills and tied Wisconsin's Lance Kendricks for second among tight ends in the bench press. Smith also finished last of the 16 tight ends in the 40-yard dash.[6] On March 17, 2011, Smith opted to participate at Marshall's pro day, along with Martez Wilson, Mario Harvey, and five others. He chose to run his 40-yard dash (4.99), 20-yard dash (2.89), 10-yard dash (1.72), and positional drills for the team representatives and scouts from ten NFL teams.[7] Smith was projected to be a sixth or seventh round by the majority of NFL draft experts and analysts. He was ranked as the tenth best tight end prospect in the draft by NFLDraftScout.com.[8]
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand size | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 266 lb (121 kg) | 34+3⁄8 | 9+3⁄4 | 4.94 s | 1.68 s | 2.81 s | 4.28 s | 7.16 s | 29 in (0.74 m) | 9 ft 0 in (2.74 m) | 25 reps | |
All values from NFL Combine[9] |
New England Patriots
The New England Patriots selected Smith in the fifth round with the 159th overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft.[10] He was the eighth tight end selected in 2011. Smith entered his first training camp facing stiff competition for a roster spot. He competed with Alge Crumpler, Rob Gronkowski, Aaron Hernandez, and Carson Butler.[11] On September 3, 2011, the Patriots released Smith as a part of their final roster cuts.
Buffalo Bills
On September 4, 2011, Smith was claimed off waivers by the Buffalo Bills to provide depth at their thin tight end position.[12]
2011
Upon arriving, he was the Bills' third tight end on their depth chart behind Scott Chandler and Mike Caussin.[13] On October 2, 2011, Smith made his professional regular season debut in the Bills' 23–20 loss at the Cincinnati Bengals. He became the backup tight end after Mike Caussin suffered a knee injury and was placed on injured/reserve on November 7, 2011. During a Week 12 matchup at the New York Jets, Smith made his first career start as the Bills lost 28–24.[14] On December 4, 2011, he caught a season-high three passes for 11-yards during a 23–17 loss to the Tennessee Titans. He entered the game after Scott Chandler injured his ankle and was unable to return.[15] He finished his rookie season with four receptions for 11 yards in three starts and ten games.[16]
2012
He competed with Scott Chandler, Mike Caussin, Kevin Brock, and Fendi Onobun.[17]
Oakland Raiders
On March 10, 2015, Smith signed a three-year contract with the Oakland Raiders.[18][19] He was placed on injured reserve on October 5, 2016.[20]
On March 14, 2018, Smith re-signed with the Raiders.[21]
On May 2, 2019, Smith was released by the Raiders.[22]
Buffalo Bills (second stint)
On May 13, 2019, Smith signed a three-year, $9 million contract with the Buffalo Bills.[23]
Smith was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Bills on October 24, 2020,[24] and activated on October 30.[25]In Week 16 of the 2020 season, against the New England Patriots, Smith caught a four-yard touchdown pass from Josh Allen.[26]
Atlanta Falcons
On March 17, 2021, Smith was traded to the Atlanta Falcons for a 2022 seventh-round pick.[27]
Vida personal
Smith is the son of former Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Daryle Smith.[28] Smith resides in Knoxville, Tennessee with his wife, Alisha, and four children, Brody, Amanda, Brock and Addison.[29]
Referencias
- ^ Lee Smith finds home at Marshall after dismissal from UT
- ^ "Lee Smith Named to C-USA All-Academic Football Team". Archived from the original on September 29, 2011. Retrieved April 30, 2011.
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- ^ "Lee Smith to Represent Marshall at Senior Bowl". herdzone.com. January 28, 2017. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
- ^ Danny Flynn (February 3, 2011). "2011 NFL Draft: Official NFL Combine Invitation List". bleacherreport.com. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
- ^ "2011 NFL Combine Results: Tight Ends". stack.com. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
- ^ "Harvey is speedy during pro day". herald-dispatch.com. March 16, 2011. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
- ^ "Lee Smith, DS #10 TE, Marshall". nfldraftscout.com. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
- ^ Lee Smith
- ^ "2011 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
- ^ "Ourlads.com: New England Patriots' depth chart: 07/01/2011". Ourlads.com. September 4, 2011. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
- ^ Wie, Dan Van. "Buffalo Bills Claim TE Lee Smith off Waivers; Announce Practice Squad". Bleacher Report. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
- ^ "Ourlads.com: Buffalo Bills' depth chart: 11/01/2011". Ourlads.com. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
- ^ "Buffalo Bills at New York Jets – November 27th, 2011". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
- ^ Jenkins, Chris (December 6, 2011). "Scouting report: Buffalo Bills". sandiegouniontribune.com. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
- ^ "Lee Smith 2011 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
- ^ "Ourlads.com: Buffalo Bills' depth chart: 07/01/2012". ourlads.com. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
- ^ Bair, Scott. "Raiders acquire blocking TE Lee Smith on three-year deal". CSN Bay Area. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
- ^ "Raiders Sign TE Lee Smith". Raiders.com. March 11, 2015. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
- ^ "Raiders Sign TE Ryan O'Malley to Active Roster; Smith to Reserve/Injured List". Raiders.com. October 5, 2016. Archived from the original on September 18, 2017.
- ^ Gantt, Darin (March 14, 2018). "Raiders re-sign tight end Lee Smith". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
- ^ "Raiders release tight end Lee Smith". Raiders.com. May 2, 2019. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
- ^ Brown, Chris (May 13, 2019). "Buffalo signs free agent tight end Lee Smith for second stint with Bills". BuffaloBills.com. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
- ^ "Bills place four players on the Reserve/COVID-19 list; four players elevated from practice squad". BuffaloBills.com. October 24, 2020. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
- ^ Williams, Charean (October 30, 2020). "Bills remove Lee Smith from COVID-19 reserve list". NBCSports.com. Retrieved November 12, 2020.
- ^ "Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots – December 28th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
- ^ Tabeek, Matthew (March 17, 2021). "Falcons make it official, trade for tight end Lee Smith". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
- ^ Cariello, Dave (April 28, 2011). "NFL Draft 2011: All in the Family". Canal Street Chronicles. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
- ^ Ramspacher, Andrew (January 29, 2011). "Lee Smith taking next steps toward NFL career". herald-dispatch.com. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
enlaces externos
- Atlanta Falcons bio
- Marshall Thundering Herd bio