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Willie Smith (offensive Tackle, Born 1986)
Willie Junior Smith (born November 13, 1986) is an American former professional football offensive tackle. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football for East Carolina University. He was also a member of the Oakland Raiders, San Diego Chargers and Carolina Panthers. Professional career Washington Redskins (first stint) On July 28, 2011, the Washington Redskins signed Smith as an undrafted free agent. Due to the suspension of Trent Williams, he played his first professional game in Week 14 of the 2011 season, rotating the left tackle position with Sean Locklear. In Week 15 against the New York Giants, Smith would start his first game instead of Locklear. He continued to start as the left tackle for the rest of the 2011 season. Smith has received praise for his ability to defend against elite pass rushers Jason Pierre-Paul, Jared Allen, and Trent Cole, despite being a rookie. During training camp in 2012, Smith ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Training Camp (National Football League)
In the National Football League (NFL), training camp refers to the time before the season commences. During this time, teams sometimes congregate at an outside location, usually a university, to conduct training camp for at least the first few weeks. This is similar to baseball's spring training. Training camp is used in several different ways. New players and coaches use it to acclimate themselves to new teammates and systems. For younger players, it serves as a period of evaluation; for veterans, it is time to return to form. Training camp is divided into several different components. The first is scrimmages. These are pseudogames where teams run nearly full games' worth of plays. Sometimes, two practice sessions are held on the same day. This concept is referred to as "two-a-days". Other parts of training camp include drills, meetings with coaches and other players at one's position, weight training, and preseason games. The latter half of training camp leads directly into t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sean Locklear
Sean Hillary Locklear (born May 29, 1981) is an American former professional football offensive tackle. He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round of the 2004 NFL draft. He played college football at North Carolina State University. Locklear was also a member of the Washington Redskins, New York Giants, and Atlanta Falcons. Professional career Seattle Seahawks He was selected with the 21st pick of the third round of the 2004 NFL draft out of North Carolina State University. Before the start of the 2005 season, he was moved to tackle when starter Floyd Womack was injured in the preseason. On February 21, 2008, the Seahawks re-signed Locklear, keeping him away from the free agent market. Both sides agreed to a new 5-year extension worth a maximum value of $32 million and $12 million in bonuses. Washington Redskins On August 5, 2011, Locklear signed with the Washington Redskins. New York Giants On April 11, 2012, Locklear signed with the New York Giants. A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Football Offensive Tackles
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Players Of American Football From North Carolina
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Living People
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1986 Births
The year 1986 was designated as the International Year of Peace by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 ** Aruba gains increased autonomy from the Netherlands by separating from the Netherlands Antilles. ** Spain and Portugal enter the European Community, which becomes the European Union in 1993. * January 11 – The Sir Leo Hielscher Bridges, Gateway Bridge in Brisbane, Australia, at this time the world's longest prestressed concrete free-cantilever bridge, is opened. * January 13–January 24, 24 – South Yemen Civil War. * January 20 – The United Kingdom and France announce plans to construct the Channel Tunnel. * January 24 – The Voyager 2 space probe makes its first encounter with Uranus. * January 25 – Yoweri Museveni's National Resistance Army Rebel group takes over Uganda after leading a Ugandan Bush War, five-year guerrilla war in which up to half a million people are believed to have been killed. They will later use January 26 as the official date ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jammal Brown
Jammal Filbert Brown (born March 30, 1981) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive tackle for seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners, receiving unanimous All-American recognition. Brown was chosen by the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2005 NFL draft. He was selected for the Pro Bowl twice and won Super Bowl XLIV with the team. He also played for the Washington Redskins. Early life Brown was born in Waxahachie, Texas. He attended MacArthur High School in Lawton, Oklahoma and was a letterman in football in the defensive lineman position. As a senior, he won all-state honors as a defensive lineman. He graduated from MacArthur High School in 2000. College career Brown attended the University of Oklahoma, where he played for coach Bob Stoops's Oklahoma Sooners football team from 2000 to 2004. He had been recruited as a defensive tackle, but was switched to offensive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maurice Hurt
Sparrow Maurice "Mo" Hurt, Jr. (born September 8, 1987) is an American former professional football guard who played in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Florida, and was a member of two BCS National Championship teams. He was selected by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL draft. Early life Hurt was born in Milledgeville, Georgia, and named for his father, Sparrow Maurice Hurt.National Football League, Current Players Maurice Hurt Retrieved October 9, 2012. He attended Baldwin High School in Milledgeville, and played high school football for the Baldwin Braves. College career Hurt accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida, where he played for coach Urban Meyer's Florida Gators football team from 2006 to 2010. He played in three games as a true freshman in 2006, but was subsequently redshirted by his coaches. As a redshirt sophomore in 2008, he was a member of the Gators ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tyler Polumbus
Tyler Polumbus (born April 10, 1985) is an American former professional football offensive tackle. He was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at the University of Colorado at Boulder. In addition to the Broncos, Polumbus was also a member of the Detroit Lions, Seattle Seahawks, Washington Commanders, and Atlanta Falcons. Early life Polumbus played football for Cherry Creek High School in Greenwood Village, Colorado. He was named a SuperPrep All-American in 2002. College career From 2003 to 2007, Polumbus played for the University of Colorado. After his senior year, league coaches named Polumbus All-Big 12 second team. Professional career Denver Broncos (first stint) On April 29, 2008, the Denver Broncos signed Polumbus as an undrafted free agent. He made his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Oakland Raiders. He finished the 2008 season playing in all 16 games as a backup lineman. Polumbus had his first career st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 Washington Redskins Season
The 2012 season was the Washington Redskins' 81st in the National Football League (NFL) and their 76th representing Washington, D.C. Their home games were played at FedExField in Landover, Maryland for the 16th consecutive season. It was the third season for head coach Mike Shanahan. After initially starting the season 3–6, the Redskins rebounded after their bye week by winning their remaining seven games, improving on their 5–11 record from the 2011 season, and ending the regular season with a 10–6 record, leading to a NFC East division championship and a 4th seed spot in the playoffs. It was their first division title since 1999. The Redskins lost in the wild card round to the Seattle Seahawks, ending their season but marking the team's first playoff appearance since the end of the 2007 season (in which the Redskins also lost the wild card game to the Seahawks). This would be the last season with 10 or more wins until 2024. The Redskins ranked #1 in the league in rush ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trent Cole
Trent James Cole Jr. (born October 5, 1982) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end and linebacker for 12 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Philadelphia Eagles. Cole played college football for the Cincinnati Bearcats and was selected by the Eagles in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL draft, where he played with them from 2005 until 2014 and was a two-time Pro Bowler. He ended his career after two seasons with the Indianapolis Colts. Early life Cole was born in Xenia, Ohio. He starred at Xenia High School, earning league and area Defensive Player of the Year honors after posting 121 tackles and 8 sacks as a senior. He also rushed for 1,241 yards and 10 touchdowns on his way to earning all-state honors, and played in the Ohio North-South all-star game. He lettered in basketball, track and baseball as well as football. College career While attending the University of Cincinnati, Cole played for the Cincinnati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
