Steve Smith

Steven Michael Smith (born June 28, 1979) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oregon Ducks. He was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the 35th pick of the seventh round (246th overall) of the 2002 NFL draft.

He was also a member of the New Orleans Saints and Tennessee Titans of the NFL and the Cologne Centurions of NFL Europe.

College career Smith attended the University of Oregon from 1998 to 2001. In his senior season, he led the Ducks with nine interceptions, including three in the 2002 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, which earned him Defensive Player of the Game honors. As of 2014, he ranks 2nd all-time for pass break-ups in Oregon Ducks' history.

Professional career Pre-draft He entered the draft process for the 2002 NFL draft, receiving an invite to that year's combine.

Jacksonville Jaguars He was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the 35th pick of the seventh round (246th overall) of the 2002 NFL draft. He was waived on September 1, 2002, and assigned to the practice squad on September 3. He was subsequently released on December 4, 2002, and signed to the active roster. He was re-signed again on March 26, 2003. He was waived on May 19, 2003.

New Orleans Saints Ten days later, on May 29, 2003, the New Orleans Saints signed Smith to their roster. They waived him on July 31, later that year.

In the Titans fourth pre-season against the Green Bay Packers in 2004, Smith suffered a spine injury that would end his career.

They have three children, Alex, Deja, and DeAndre.