Brian Smith (born September 16, 1983) is a former

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. He was drafted by the

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in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played

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Early years

Brian Smith graduated from

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in 2002. He was named Defensive Player of the Year as a junior and senior. He was a two-time All-State selection and led the team to the state championship in 2001 under

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Joey Florence. Smith recorded 160

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and 35 sacks as a senior. He posted 20 sacks as a junior.

College career

Smith played his collegiate ball at the

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. Starting as a situational pass-rusher, by his junior year he had blossomed into the team's best

. Although he was injured midway through his senior season, Smith finished his collegiate career as Missouri's all-time leader in sacks.

NFL career

Smith was drafted in the fourth round on the 2007 NFL Draft by the

. He was placed on the PUP list during this rookie year. He was waived in June 2008, never playing a down for the Jaguars.

References

External links

Jacksonville Jaguars bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Smith, Brian 1983 births Living people American football defensive ends American football linebackers Jacksonville Jaguars players Missouri Tigers football players Players of American football from Texas Sportspeople from Denton, Texas