Royce Lionel Smith (June 17, 1949 – January 22, 2004) was a professional American football guard who was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the first round (8th overall) of the 1972 NFL Draft.[1] He played in the National Football League for 5 seasons. He appeared in most games during these seasons but was unable to force his way into the starting lineup.
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Position: | Guard |
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Born: | (1949-06-17)June 17, 1949 Savannah, Georgia |
Died: | January 22, 2004(2004-01-22) (aged 54) Claxton, Georgia |
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Weight: | 250 lb (113 kg) |
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High school: | Savannah (GA) Groves |
College: | Georgia |
NFL Draft: | 1972 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8 |
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New Orleans Saints 1972 NFL draft selections | |
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