Douglas Arthur Smith (born June 13, 1960 in
Mesic, North Carolina
Mesic is a town in Pamlico County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 220 at the 2010 census. It is part of the New Bern, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
Mesic is located at (35.201492, -76.637970).
Acco ...
) is a former
National Football League defensive tackle
A defensive tackle (DT) is a position in American football that will typically line up on the line of scrimmage, opposite one of the offensive guards, however he may also line up opposite one of the tackles. Defensive tackles are typically the la ...
who played eight seasons for the
Houston Oilers. He was drafted by the Oilers in the second round of the 1984 NFL Draft. He also played for the
Birmingham Stallions of the
United States Football League.
Durring his time with the Oilers, Doug was famous for having timely injuries to provide much needed rest for the defense then return to action two plays later. Many fans considered him a cagey veteran.
References
External links
NFL.com player page
1960 births
Living people
People from Pamlico County, North Carolina
American football defensive tackles
Auburn Tigers football players
Houston Oilers players
Birmingham Stallions players
Players of American football from North Carolina
National Football League replacement players
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