D.J. Smith
1) Introduction: D.J. Smith will forever be tagged as the undersized inside linebacker for the Green Bay Packers. Selected in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft, scouts considered his height to be a significant drawback. Up until his injury this season, he has provided some solid depth for the Packers.
2) Profile:
Darryl Devon Smith, Jr.
Age: 23
Born: 02/24/1989, in Charlotte, NC
Height: 5’11″
Weight: 239
College: Appalachian State
Rookie Year: 2011
NFL Experience: 2 years
Career Stats and more
3) Expectations coming into the season: When D.J. Smith, as a rookie, got the opportunity to start in place of Desmond Bishop last year, he showed some flashes that instantly got fans excited. He seemed to defy the critics of his stature, showing a nose for the ball and some sure-handed tackling. When Smith became the full-time starter in 2012, again due to injury by Bishop, fans weren’t overly concerned about his ability to take over the role. They expected him to perf...
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PLAYERS:
D.J. Smith,
Desmond Bishop
TEAMS: Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, New Orleans Saints, Appalachian State Mountaineers
TEAMS: Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, New Orleans Saints, Appalachian State Mountaineers
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