Wayne Smith (defensive back)

Wayne Lester Smith^[1] (born May 9, 1957) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL).^[2] A graduate of Chicago's Harper High School, he played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers and was an 11th round selection (278th overall pick) in the 1980 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions.^[3] He played for the Lions (1980–1982), St. Louis Cardinals (1982–1986), and Minnesota Vikings (1987).^[2]

Wayne Smith

No. 44, 41, 40
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	(1957-05-09) May 9, 1957 (age 68) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	171 lb (78 kg)
Career information
High school:	Harper (Chicago)
College:	Wisconsin-La Crosse Purdue
NFL draft:	1980: 11th round, 278th overall
Career history
Detroit Lions (1980–1982) St. Louis Cardinals (1982-1986) Indianapolis Colts (1987)* Minnesota Vikings (1987)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Second-team All-Big Ten (1979)
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions: 10 Fumble recoveries: 9 Sacks: 2.5 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Wayne has two daughters, Cha-Chi and Chasaty Smith. He is married to Toi Robertson-Smith.^{[citation needed]}