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| Born: | May 28, 1962 Poway, California, U.S. |
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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 | |
Jeff Smith (born May 28, 1962) is a former American football wide receiver who played five seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and one in the original United States Football League (USFL).
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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