DeMaurice Smith | |
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 Smith in 2018 | |
| Born | February 3, 1964 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Education | Cedarville University (BA) University of Virginia (JD) |
| Occupation(s) | Attorney, former executive director of the NFL Players Association |
DeMaurice F. "De" Smith (born February 3, 1964) is the former executive director of the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA). He was elected unanimously on March 15, 2009. As executive director of the NFLPA during the 2011 NFL lockout, Smith played a major role in helping the players and NFL owners come to terms on a new collective bargaining agreement.
Smith was replaced by Lloyd Howell Jr. on June 23, 2023.[1]
- ^ Belson, Ken (28 June 2023). "Eyeing Expanding Revenue, N.F.L. Players Tap a Business Executive to Lead Their Union". The New York Times. Retrieved July 13, 2023.