Charlie Smith

Charles Albert Smith (born July 26, 1950) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for eight seasons (1974–1981) with the Philadelphia Eagles in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Grambling State Tigers. He also played pro ball in the United States Football League (USFL).

Professional career

Los Angeles Rams Smith signed as an undrafted free agent with the Los Angeles Rams following the 1973 NFL draft. At the beginning of the 1973 season, the Rams released Smith, and attempted to re-sign him for the 1974 season. Smith did not re-sign with them, because he knew that all the Rams' receivers would be coming back the following season, and Lance Rentzel would be back after being suspended for the season.

Philadelphia Eagles Smith thought he would have a better chance at making the Philadelphia Eagles' team, and signed with them. Eagles wide receiver Harold Carmichael, who attended Southern University, was Smith's rival in college due to their teams playing in the same conference. Eagles defensive end Ricky Harris played with Smith at Grambling State.

In 1980, Smith had the best season of his career, hauling in 47 passes for 825 yards and three touchdowns. He rushed five times for 33 yards. In Super Bowl XV against the Oakland Raiders, Smith caught two passes for 59 yards. In his final season in 1981, Smith made 38 receptions for 564 yards and four touchdowns, along with two rushes for five yards.

Smith caught 218 passes for 3,349 yards and 24 touchdowns in the eight seasons of his career.

Boston/New Orleans Breakers

Smith played for the Boston/New Orleans Breakers of the USFL in 1983 and 1984, before retiring.

NFL career statistics Legend Bold Career high

Regular season Year Team Games Receiving GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 1974 PHI 14 0 1 28 28.0 28 0 1975 PHI 14 12 37 515 13.9 46 6 1976 PHI 14 14 27 412 15.3 48 4 1977 PHI 14 14 33 464 14.1 32 4 1978 PHI 14 5 11 142 12.9 27 2 1979 PHI 16 12 24 399 16.6 39 1 1980 PHI 16 16 47 825 17.6 46 3 1981 PHI 16 14 38 564 14.8 45 4 118 87 218 3,349 15.4 48 24

Playoffs Year Team Games Receiving GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 1978 PHI 1 0 7 108 15.4 27 0 1979 PHI 2 2 4 57 14.3 25 1 1980 PHI 1 0 2 59 29.5 43 0 1981 PHI 1 0 2 19 9.5 12 0 5 2 15 243 16.2 43 1

Coaching career From 1985 to 2005, Smith was a high school football head coach in his hometown of Monroe, Louisiana, mostly at Wossman High School. Since 1988, Smith has been Wossman High School's track coach.

Personal Smith is married to his wife, Bernice, and has two sons, Charles, Jr. and Eric, and five grandchildren.