Adrion Smith facts for kids

Adrion "Pee Wee" Smith (born September 29, 1971) is a former football player. He played in the CFL for twelve years. Smith was a defensive back for several teams. These included the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Memphis Mad Dogs, and Toronto Argonauts. He played from 1994 to 2005.

Smith was a CFL All-Star four times. He also won three Grey Cup Championships. These wins were in 1996, 1997, and 2004 with the Toronto Argonauts. He was known for being a versatile player. Sometimes he even played quarterback or returned punts. He played college football at Southwest Missouri State University. After retiring, he worked as a radio and TV analyst for football.

Playing Football: Adrion Smith's Career

Adrion Smith had a long and successful career in professional football. He played for different teams in the CFL. He also had a brief time in the NFL.

Starting with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Smith began his CFL journey with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He signed with them in March 1994. During that season, he played in 14 regular season games.

Time with the Memphis Mad Dogs

For the 1995 season, Smith joined the Memphis Mad Dogs. He played 15 games for them that year. A highlight was when he returned a punt for a touchdown.

First Time with the Toronto Argonauts

Smith moved to the Toronto Argonauts for the 1996 season. This was a very successful period for him.

Winning the Grey Cup in 1996

In the Grey Cup game of 1996, Smith made a big play. He intercepted a pass and ran it back 49 yards for a touchdown. This helped his team win his first Grey Cup.

Another Grey Cup Win in 1997

The next year, in 1997, Smith won his second Grey Cup in a row. In the Grey Cup game, he returned a kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown. This play set a record for the longest kickoff return in Grey Cup history.

Playing for the Buffalo Bills

On January 28, 1998, Smith signed with the NFL's Buffalo Bills. He joined them for their training camp. However, he was released by the team before the regular season started.

Returning to the Toronto Argonauts

Smith came back to the Toronto Argonauts in September 1998. He played 8 games for the team that year.

Third Grey Cup Victory in 2004

Smith won his third Grey Cup with the Argonauts in 2004. This was another major achievement in his career.

Retirement from Football

Smith played his final season in 2005 with the Toronto Argonauts. He then retired from professional football during the off-season.

Adrion Smith's Family Life

Adrion Smith is married to Denise Warriner. They have three children together. Their names are Makayla, Kiondré, and Charlize. In 2022, his son Kiondré also became a CFL player. Kiondré was drafted by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, following in his father's footsteps.

More Information

• Rogers Sportsnet bio
• Missouri State Bears bio