Derek Smith (linebacker)

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.

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: 3rd round, 80th pick
Career history
Washington Redskins (1997–2000) San Francisco 49ers (2001–2007) San Diego Chargers (2008) Miami Dolphins (2008)
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

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