Sammie Lee Smith (born May 16, 1967 in Orlando, Florida) is a former American football player who was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the 1st round (9th overall) of the 1989 NFL Draft.[1] A 6'2", 226-lb. running back from Florida State University, Smith played in four NFL seasons from 1989 to 1992 for the Dolphins and Denver Broncos.[2]
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Position: | Running back | ||||||
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Born: | (1967-05-16) May 16, 1967 (age 55) Orlando, Florida | ||||||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 226 lb (103 kg) | ||||||
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High school: | Apopka (Apopka, Florida) | ||||||
College: | Florida State | ||||||
NFL Draft: | 1989 / Round: 1 / Pick: 9 | ||||||
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Smith has had numerous legal problems since leaving professional football. In 1996, he was convicted of two counts of possession and distribution of cocaine,[2] and spent seven years in prison as a result.[1] He won restoration of his civil rights from the State of Florida in June 2010.[1]
He is a member of the Seminoles hall of fame.[3]
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