Keith Smith (cornerback)

For other people named Keith Smith, see Keith Smith (disambiguation).

Keith Smith (born March 20, 1980) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the McNeese State Cowboys before being selected by the Detroit Lions in the third round of the 2004 NFL draft.^[1]

Keith Smith

No. 38, 23, 20, 25
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	(1980-03-20) March 20, 1980 (age 45) Leesville, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:	191 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school:	Leesville
College:	McNeese State
NFL draft:	2004: 3rd round, 73rd pick
Career history
Detroit Lions (2004–2008) San Francisco 49ers (2009) Omaha Nighthawks (2011)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 164 Forced fumbles: 2 Fumble recoveries: 2 Pass deflections: 13 Interceptions: 4 Defensive touchdowns: 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Smith was also a member of the San Francisco 49ers and Omaha Nighthawks.

Professional career

Detroit Lions

Keith Smith debuted for the Detroit Lions of the NFL in 2004. #23 was a solid backup for Detroit into 2008. In 2007, he returned an interception 64 yards for a touchdown.

San Francisco 49ers

As a free agent following the 2008 season, Keith Smith signed with the San Francisco 49ers. He had five tackles for them on 2010.

On June 18, 2010, San Francisco released Smith.

Omaha Nighthawks

Keith Smith was signed by the Omaha Nighthawks of the UFL on June 29, of 2011. With a #25 jersey on his back, Smith remained with Omaha through all of 2011.

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold	Career high

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
		GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2004	DET	15	2	39	31	8	0.0	0	1	2	0	2	4	1	0	0	0
2005	DET	15	2	32	25	7	1.0	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0
2006	DET	16	0	22	20	2	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	2	0	0
2007	DET	15	1	50	38	12	0.0	0	3	64	1	64	7	0	0	0	0
2008	DET	10	0	16	11	5	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
2009	SFO	3	0	5	5	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
		74	5	164	130	34	1.0	2	4	66	1	64	13	2	2	0	0