Wayne Smith (defensive back)

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.

Wayne Smith

No. 44, 41, 40
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	(1957-05-09) 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: 10 Fumble recoveries: 9 Sacks: 2.5
Player stats at PFR

References

1. "Wayne Smith". databasefootball.com. Archived from the original on February 18, 2010. Retrieved June 10, 2008.
2. "Wayne Smith". nfl.com. Retrieved June 10, 2008.
3. "1980 NFL Player Draft". databasefootball.com. Archived from the original on March 27, 2008. Retrieved June 10, 2008.

External links

• NFL.com player page