Wayne Smith (defensive back)

Wayne Smith
No. 44, 41, 40
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	May 9, 1957 (age 67); Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	171 lb (78 kg)
Career information
High school:	Harper (Chicago, Illinois)
College:	Wisconsin-La Crosse ; Purdue
NFL draft:	1980 / Round: 11 / Pick: 278
Career history
	Detroit Lions (1980–1982); St. Louis Cardinals (1982-1986); Indianapolis Colts (1987)*; Minnesota Vikings (1987);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
	Second-team All-Big Ten (1979);
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:
Interceptions:	10
Fumble recoveries:	9
Sacks:	2.5
	Player stats at PFR

Wayne Lester Smith^[1] (born May 9, 1957) is a former American football defensive back who played eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL).^[2] A graduate of Chicago's Harper High School, He was an 11th round selection (278th overall pick) in the 1980 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions out of Purdue University.^[3] He would play for the Lions (1980–1982), the St. Louis Cardinals (1982–1986), and the Minnesota Vikings (1987).^[2] Wayne has two daughters, Cha-Chi and Chasaty Smith. He is married to Toi Robertson-Smith.

References[edit]

^ "Wayne Smith". databasefootball.com. Archived from the original on 2010-02-18. Retrieved 2008-06-10.
^ ^a ^b "Wayne Smith". nfl.com. Retrieved 2008-06-10.
^ "1980 NFL Player Draft". databasefootball.com. Archived from the original on 2008-03-27. Retrieved 2008-06-10.

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