Royce Smith

Royce Lionel Smith (June 17, 1949 – January 22, 2004) was an American professional football player who was a guard for five seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the first round (8th overall) of the 1972 NFL draft.^[1] He appeared in most games during these seasons but was unable to force his way into the starting lineup.

Royce Smith

No. 64, 66
Position:	Guard
Personal information
Born:	(1949-06-17)June 17, 1949 Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
Died:	January 22, 2004(2004-01-22) (aged 54) Claxton, Georgia, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:	Savannah (GA) Groves
College:	Georgia
NFL draft:	1972: 1st round, 8th pick
Career history
New Orleans Saints (1972–1973) Atlanta Falcons (1974–1976)
Career highlights and awards
Unanimous All-American (1971) Jacobs Blocking Trophy (1971) 2× First-team All-SEC (1970, 1971)
Stats at Pro Football Reference