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Date of Birth: May 21, 1974 Height: 6-0/1.83 Weight: 245/111 College: Clemson How Acquired: D15-99 |
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PRO CAREER: Signed with Green Bay Packers as free agent on January 28, 1998… Originally signed with Packers as undrafted free agent in 1997 but was waived in training camp…Signed to Dallas Cowboys practice squad in October 1997 and spent remainder of Cowboys’ regular season with that team before signing for Packers’ practice squad for post season.
COLLEGE/AMATEUR: Four time letterman and two year starter at Clemson…Rushed for 1,568 career yards and scored 25 touchdowns…Played in 47 games, starting 31...Had best season as a junior in 1995, when he rushed for 712 yards and scored 15 touchdowns…Named as the offensive MVP of the Peach Bowl in 1993…Was a first team all-state selection as a linebacker at Escambia High School in Pensacola, Fla.
PERSONAL : Brother Emmitt Smith is star running back for the Dallas Cowboys…Wears same number for Claymores (22) as brother Emmitt does for Dallas … Nickname is “Em”…Holds degree in marketing…Hobbies include fishing, hunting, golf, water skiing and all outdoor sports...Speaks to elementary and middle school students on the importance of education…Single, resides in Pensacola, Florida…Born Emory Gerald Smith…Has travelled to Japan, where he enjoyed experiencing the difference in cultures, and Canada.