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Antonio Smith

Smith with the Oakland Raiders in 2014
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Position:	Defensive end
Personal information
Born:	(1981-10-21) October 21, 1981 (age 44) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	290 lb (132 kg)
Career information
High school:	John Marshall (Oklahoma City)
College:	Oklahoma State
NFL Draft:	2004 / Round: 5 / Pick: 135
Career history
Arizona Cardinals (2004–2008) Hamburg Sea Devils (2005) Houston Texans (2009–2013) Oakland Raiders (2014) Denver Broncos (2015) Houston Texans (2016)
Career highlights and awards
Super Bowl champion (50) Pro Bowl (2011)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 315 Sacks: 47.5 Forced fumbles: 11 Fumble recoveries: 11 Pass deflections: 10 Defensive touchdowns: 1
Player stats at PFR

Antonio DeShonta Smith, born on October 21, 1981, is a former American professional football player. He played as a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). Antonio played college football for the Oklahoma State Cowboys. He was chosen by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2004 NFL draft.

He also played for the Denver Broncos, Oakland Raiders, and the Houston Texans. Antonio also spent some time with the Hamburg Sea Devils in NFL Europe. A big highlight of his career was winning Super Bowl 50 with the Denver Broncos.

Antonio Smith's College Football Journey

Antonio Smith played college football at Oklahoma State University. During his junior year, he was recognized as an honorable mention All-Big 12 player. This means he was one of the top players in his conference.

Before joining Oklahoma State, Antonio played for NEO A&M College. He spent his freshman and sophomore years there. Then, he transferred to Oklahoma State for his junior and senior seasons.

Antonio Smith's NFL Career Highlights

Antonio Smith had a long and successful career in the NFL. He played for several teams and achieved many important milestones.

Playing for the Arizona Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals drafted Antonio Smith in 2004. He was the 135th player chosen overall. After his first year, he played in NFL Europe for the Hamburg Sea Devils in 2005. This league helped players develop their skills.

During the 2008 NFL season, Antonio played in every game. He helped the Cardinals reach Super Bowl XLIII. Even though the team played well, they lost a close game to the Pittsburgh Steelers. After this season, the Cardinals decided not to sign him again.

First Time with the Houston Texans

Antonio Smith then joined the Houston Texans as a free agent in 2009. He quickly became an important part of their defense.

In 2011, Antonio was chosen for his first Pro Bowl. This is a special game where the best players from the NFL compete. He replaced another player who was injured, showing how skilled he was. In 2013, Antonio was suspended for the first game of the season due to an incident during a preseason game.

Time with the Oakland Raiders

On March 14, 2014, Antonio Smith signed a contract with the Oakland Raiders. He played as a defensive tackle for them. He was with the Raiders for one season before being released in March 2015.

Winning the Super Bowl with the Denver Broncos

Antonio Smith then signed with the Denver Broncos on April 2, 2015. This was a very important year for him.

On February 7, 2016, Antonio was part of the Broncos team that won Super Bowl 50. They defeated the Carolina Panthers with a score of 24–10. Winning the Super Bowl is one of the biggest achievements for any football player.

Returning to the Houston Texans

After winning the Super Bowl, Antonio thought about retiring. However, his former team, the Houston Texans, contacted him. He decided to play one more season with them.

He signed with the Texans on September 28, 2016. After that season, he officially retired from professional football.

Antonio Smith's NFL Statistics

Here are some of Antonio Smith's career statistics from his time in the NFL:

Key

• GP: games played
• COMB: combined tackles
• TOTAL: total tackles
• AST: assisted tackles
• SACK: sacks
• FF: forced fumbles
• FR: fumble recoveries
• FR YDS: fumble return yards
• INT: interceptions
• IR YDS: interception return yards
• AVG IR: average interception return
• LNG: longest interception return
• TD: interceptions returned for touchdown
• PD: passes defensed

Antonio Smith's Life Outside Football

Antonio Smith is a father of three children: Antonio Jr., Winter, and Marty.

He and his sister, Antwonette, started a foundation called Smith's Little People With Big Challenges. This organization works to help fight childhood obesity.

Antonio also shares his football knowledge by volunteering. He coaches the defensive line for the Christian Heritage high school football team in Del City, Oklahoma. In 2018, the team made it to the Oklahoma state class A championship final.

After retiring from the NFL, Antonio returned to his home state of Oklahoma. He became a rancher, raising animals like rabbits, horses, and cattle.