Derek Smith (linebacker)

Derek Smith
No. 50, 59, 58
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1975-01-18) January 18, 1975 (age 50)
American Fork, Utah, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school:American Fork
College:Arizona State
NFL draft:1997 / round: 3 / pick: 80
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • Matt Hazeltine Award (2003)
  • Bill Walsh Award (2005)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:1,098
Sacks:13.5
Forced fumbles:5
Fumble recoveries:13
Interceptions:4
Defensive touchdowns:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Derek Mecham Smith (born January 18, 1975) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Washington Redskins in the third round of the 1997 NFL draft.[1] He played college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils.

Smith also played for the San Francisco 49ers, San Diego Chargers and Miami Dolphins.

College career

At Arizona State University, Smith was good friends with Pat Tillman and was a teammate to Jake Plummer.

Professional career

Washington Redskins

Smith played for the Redskins for four years from 1997 to 2000.

San Francisco 49ers

Smith then signed with the San Francisco 49ers in 2001. He played with the team through 2007 before being waived on February 19, 2008.[2]

San Diego Chargers

On February 24, 2008, the Chargers signed Smith to a two-year contract.[3] He was released ten weeks into the regular season on November 12 after running back Michael Bennett was claimed off waivers.

Miami Dolphins

Smith was signed by the Miami Dolphins on December 22, 2008.[4]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Comb Solo Ast Sck Int Yds TD Lng FF FR Yds TD
1997 WAS 16 16 87 59 28 2.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 5 0
1998 WAS 16 15 103 78 25 0.5 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
1999 WAS 16 16 97 68 29 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
2000 WAS 16 14 89 72 17 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
2001 SFO 14 14 108 78 30 3.0 1 0 0 0 0 2 3 0
2002 SFO 16 16 113 84 29 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0
2003 SFO 16 16 115 88 27 3.5 0 0 0 0 1 1 7 0
2004 SFO 14 14 110 80 30 1.5 0 0 0 0 0 2 46 1
2005 SFO 16 16 116 90 26 0.0 1 13 0 13 0 1 0 1
2006 SFO 13 12 69 51 18 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
2007 SFO 15 14 78 50 28 0.0 1 4 0 4 0 1 -1 0
2008 SDG 5 4 13 7 6 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
MIA 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
174 167 1,098 805 293 13.5 4 17 0 13 5 13 60 2

Playoffs

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Comb Solo Ast Sck Int Yds TD Lng FF FR Yds TD
1999 WAS 2 2 14 8 6 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2001 SFO 1 1 4 3 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2002 SFO 2 2 24 17 7 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2008 MIA 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
6 5 42 28 14 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

References

  1. ^ "1997 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  2. ^ NFL Wire Notes | 49ers waive linebacker Derek Smith
  3. ^ Former Niners veteran LB Smith agrees to deal with Chargers
  4. ^ Dolphins sign veteran LB Derek Smith