Brian Smith (linebacker, born 1989) facts for kids
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| Position: | Linebacker |
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| Born: | January 8, 1989 Overland Park, Kansas, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | St. Thomas Aquinas (Overland Park) |
| College: | Notre Dame (2007–2010) |
| Undrafted: | 2011 |
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Brian C. Smith was born on January 8, 1989. He is an American former professional football player. He played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). Brian played for the Cleveland Browns. He also spent time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Buffalo Bills. Before turning pro, he played college football at the University of Notre Dame.
Early Life and High School Football
Brian C. Smith grew up in Overland Park, Kansas. He was born there on January 8, 1989. Brian went to St. Thomas Aquinas High School. He was a star player on their football team.
In his junior year, he made 100 tackles. He also had one interception and caused three fumbles. As a senior, Brian had 126 tackles and nine sacks. This earned him honors from the Kansas City Star newspaper. Experts at Rivals.com rated him highly. They said he was the 13th best inside linebacker in the country. He was also the second-best player in Kansas for his class of 2007.
College Career at Notre Dame
Brian Smith played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He was part of the team from 2007 to 2010.
During his first year in 2007, he played in 11 games. He started three of those games. Brian made 25 tackles and had 1.5 sacks. He even scored a touchdown after catching an interception.
In 2008, he played in 11 games and started nine. He had 54 tackles and two sacks. Brian also recovered a fumble and ran it back 35 yards for another touchdown.
He started all 12 games in 2009. That year, he recorded 71 tackles and 1.5 sacks. He also caught two interceptions. As a senior in 2010, Brian had 50 tackles. He also made one sack and one interception. Brian studied anthropology while at Notre Dame.
Professional Football Journey
Brian Smith started his professional career in 2011. The Cleveland Browns signed him on July 30, 2011. He was later moved to their practice squad. A practice squad is where players train with the team but are not on the main roster. He was promoted to the main team in December. Brian played in two games for the Browns in 2011.
In 2012, Brian signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This happened on August 2, 2012. He was later released by the team.
He then joined the practice squad of the Buffalo Bills. This was on December 18, 2012. Brian signed a special contract with the Bills at the end of 2012. This contract meant he would stay with the team for the next season. He was released by the Bills in August 2013.
