Eric Alan Smedley (born July 23, 1973) is a former professional American football safety in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected in the 7th round (249th overall) of the

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after playing

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for Indiana University. He played four seasons in the NFL, three for the

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and one for the

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1973 births Living people Players of American football from Charleston, West Virginia American football defensive backs Indiana Hoosiers football players Buffalo Bills players Indianapolis Colts players {{defensiveback-1970s-stub