Eric Smith
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Career Summary
Eric Smith is a former NFL safety from Groveport, Ohio, who played at Michigan State and spent seven seasons with the New York Jets.
Eric Smith is a former NFL safety from Groveport, Ohio, who played at Michigan State and spent seven seasons with the New York Jets.
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Early Life
Smith is a native of Groveport, Ohio. The reviewed official football sources do not provide sufficiently detailed verified early-life information.
Smith is a native of Groveport, Ohio. The reviewed official football sources do not provide sufficiently detailed verified early-life information.
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High School
Smith attended Groveport Madison High School. The reviewed official football sources do not provide a sufficiently detailed verified high-school career account.
Smith attended Groveport Madison High School. The reviewed official football sources do not provide a sufficiently detailed verified high-school career account.
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College Career
At Michigan State, Smith played 23 games over his final two seasons, recorded more than 100 tackles in both, and totaled 323 career tackles, which ranked 13th in school history when the Jets drafted him.
At Michigan State, Smith played 23 games over his final two seasons, recorded more than 100 tackles in both, and totaled 323 career tackles, which ranked 13th in school history when the Jets drafted him.
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Path to the NFL
The Jets selected Smith in the third round, 97th overall, of the 2006 NFL Draft from Michigan State.
The Jets selected Smith in the third round, 97th overall, of the 2006 NFL Draft from Michigan State.
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NFL Career
Smith played for the New York Jets from 2006 through 2012. ESPN statistics list 96 games, 224 solo tackles, six interceptions and 27 passes defensed.
Smith played for the New York Jets from 2006 through 2012. ESPN statistics list 96 games, 224 solo tackles, six interceptions and 27 passes defensed.
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Career Accomplishments
Smith became a seven-season contributor in the Jets secondary after entering as a third-round selection. His NFL career included six interceptions and 27 passes defensed.
Smith became a seven-season contributor in the Jets secondary after entering as a third-round selection. His NFL career included six interceptions and 27 passes defensed.
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Playing Style
Smith played safety and was listed by the NFL at 6-foot-1 and 207 pounds. His career production included tackling, pass defense and interceptions.
Smith played safety and was listed by the NFL at 6-foot-1 and 207 pounds. His career production included tackling, pass defense and interceptions.
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Legacy
Smith’s progression from Michigan State’s tackling leader to a seven-season Jets safety produced nearly 100 NFL appearances and six interceptions.
Smith’s progression from Michigan State’s tackling leader to a seven-season Jets safety produced nearly 100 NFL appearances and six interceptions.
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Post-Career
The reviewed official football sources document Smith’s playing career but do not provide sufficiently detailed verified information about his activities after football.
The reviewed official football sources document Smith’s playing career but do not provide sufficiently detailed verified information about his activities after football.
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21291, 00-0024312, 1983-03-17, Eric Smith, Eric, Smith
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