Jeff Smith (wide receiver, born 1962)
Jeff Smith (born May 28, 1962) is a former American football wide receiver who played five seasons in the Canadian Football League and one in the original USFL.
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| Born: | May 28, 1962 Poway, California |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | WR |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| College | California Polytechnic State |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1984 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 1985 | Orlando Renegades |
| 1987 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 1988–1989 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 1990- 1991 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Early years
Smith graduated from Poway High School in 1979.
Collegiate career
The then-6-foot-3, 175-pound Smith transferred to Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo after former football rival Cal Poly Pomona dropped the sport following the fall of 1982.[1] In his only season with the Mustangs on the Central Coast, Smith earned All-WFC First Team honors.[2]
| Year | Team | Rec. | Rec. Yds. | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | CPP | unknown | unknown | unknown |
| 1981 | CPP | 33 | 481 | 1 |
| 1982 | CPP | 45 | 662 | 5 |
| 1983 | CP | 56 | 890 | 8 |
Professional football
Smith played for the Toronto Argonauts, Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Ottawa Rough Riders. He was also a member of the Orlando Renegades of the United States Football League.[3]
Personal life
Smith is the son of former longtime NFL assistant coach Jerry Smith.[4]
References
- Hastings, Jon (October 5, 1983). "Poly's Smith doesn't need an alias". San Luis Obispo Telegram-Tribune. pp. C-1.
- "Poly places six on WFC first team". San Luis Obispo Telegram-Tribune. December 6, 1983. pp. B1.
- Schmitz, Brian (June 5, 1985). "Usfl Defensive Backs Just Can't Catch On To Smith". Orlando Sentinel. Archived from the original on May 15, 2015. Retrieved May 14, 2015.
- Kraft, David (September 29, 1983). "After Pomona, Mr. Smith goes to San Luis Obispo". Mustang Daily. p. 8.
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