Dwight Smith (American football)

Dwight Smith
No. 26, 24
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1978-08-13) August 13, 1978 (age 46)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:201 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:Central (Detroit)
College:Akron
NFL draft:2001 / round: 3 / pick: 84
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:477
Sacks:2.0
Forced fumbles:10
Fumble recoveries:4
Interceptions:22
Defensive touchdowns:1
Player stats at PFR

Dwight L. Smith (born August 13, 1978) is an American former professional football player who was a safety for eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Akron Zips, earning consensus All-American honors. He was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round of the 2001 NFL draft, and he also played in the NFL for the New Orleans Saints, Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions.[1] Smith earned a Super Bowl ring with the Buccaneers in Super Bowl XXXVII.

  1. ^ "2001 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 18, 2023.