Bo Smith (born June 8, 1983) is a former professional

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. He signed with the

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of the

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in 2007. Smith played football collegiately at the

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before transferring to

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during his senior year. Smith has also been a member of the

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College career

Smith was the starting

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for three years at the

. Prior to the 2006 season, Smith was dismissed by Kentucky after he was found to be in violation of team rules. Subsequently, Smith finished his collegiate career at

. During his brief tenure at Weber, Smith played well enough to receive an invitation to the 2007

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. A hamstring injury at the combine would sideline Smith who was unable to generate interest from any NFL teams following the injury.

Professional career

BC Lions

Smith signed with the

on May 28, 2007.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

In 2008, Smith signed with the

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New York Jets

On January 8, 2010, Smith was signed to a reserve future contract by the

following his stand out season with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2009 when he only allowed four touchdown receptions. Smith was waived by the team on September 4, 2010.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats (II)

On September 21, 2010, Smith rejoined the Tiger-Cats. On May 15, 2013 Smith was released by the Tiger-Cats.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

On August 20, 2013, Smith signed with the

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Ottawa Redblacks

On February 13, 2014, Smith signed with the

Ottawa Redblacks The Ottawa Redblacks (officially stylized as REDBLACKS) ( French: Le Rouge et Noir d'Ottawa) are a professional Canadian football team based in Ottawa, Ontario. The team plays in the East Division of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Startin ...

. He was released by the Redblacks on April 16, 2014.

References

External links

Hamilton Tiger-Cats bioOttawa Redblacks bioNew York Jets bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Smith, Bo 1983 births Living people Sportspeople from Owensboro, Kentucky American football safeties Kentucky Wildcats football players Weber State Wildcats football players American players of Canadian football Canadian football defensive backs BC Lions players Hamilton Tiger-Cats players Ottawa Redblacks players New York Jets players