Brian Smith (defensive back)

Brian Smith (born September 19, 1990) is a former American football cornerback. He went undrafted during the 2013 NFL Draft, and signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent. He played college football at Virginia Union University.

Brian Smith
No. 16, 24, 10
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1990-09-19) September 19, 1990
Portsmouth, Virginia
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school:Portsmouth (VA) Churchland
College:Virginia Union
Undrafted:2013
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career Arena statistics
Tackles:15.5
Interceptions:0
Pass breakups:2
Forced fumbles:0
Fumble recoveries:0
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

High school career

He attended Churchland High School in Portsmouth, Virginia, where he was named First-team All-Eastern District as a kick returner.[1]

College career

Smith continued his football career at Virginia Union University.

Professional career

New York Jets

On April 30, 2013, Smith signed as an undrafted free agent with the New York Jets,[2] but failed to make the team's roster.

Wyoming Cavalry

Smith played the 2014 season with the Wyoming Cavalry of the Indoor Football League (IFL).

Richmond Raiders

Smith signed with the Richmond Raiders of the Professional Indoor Football League (PIFL) for the 2015 season. He set a PIFL record with 4 interceptions in a single game.[3]

Orlando Predators

On May 27, 2015, Smith was assigned to the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League (AFL).[4] On August 3, 2015, Smith was placed on reassignment. On October 9, 2015, Smith had his rookie option picked up by the Predators. On May 17, 2016, Smith was assigned to the Predators. On July 5, 2016, Smith was placed on reassignment.

Washington Valor

On March 21, 2017, Smith was assigned to the Washington Valor of the AFL. He was placed on recallable reassignment on March 25, 2017. Smith was assigned to the Valor again on April 5, 2017. On May 12, 2017, Smith was placed on reassignment. On June 28, 2017, Smith was assigned to the Valor once again. On July 28, 2017, Smith was placed on reassignment. On August 2, 2017, Smith was assigned to the Valor once again.[5]

References
  1. "Football: All-Eastern District team". www.hamptonroads.com. The Virginian-Pilot. November 16, 2008. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
  2. "Brian Smith signs with the New York Jets". www.vuusports.com. Virginia Union University. April 30, 2013. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
  3. Matthew Hester (April 7, 2015). "Brian Smith named Defensive Player of the Week". www.richmondraidersprofootball.com. Richmond Raiders. Archived from the original on June 22, 2015. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
  4. Justin Green (May 29, 2015). "Predators conquer Gladiators for 3rd victory in row". www.orlandosentinel.com. Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
  5. "Transactions". afldigital.com. Archived from the original on August 4, 2017. Retrieved August 3, 2017.
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