Dallis Smith facts for kids
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| Position: | Safety | ||
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| Born: | July 31, 1965 United States |
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| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Weight: | 170 lb (77 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Westover (Albany, Georgia) | ||
| College: | Valdosta State | ||
| Undrafted: | 1987 | ||
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Dallis Kevin Smith was born on July 31, 1965. He is a former American football player. He played as a safety for the Seattle Seahawks in the National Football League (NFL). Before joining the NFL, he played college football at Valdosta State University.
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Dallis Smith's Football Journey
Starting in the NFL
Dallis Smith was not chosen in the 1987 NFL draft. This means no NFL team picked him directly from college. However, he still got a chance to play! He signed a contract with the Seattle Seahawks.
Before the 1987 NFL season began, he was let go from the team in August. But then, something unusual happened. There was a player strike in the NFL that season. This meant many regular players stopped playing for a while. Because of this, teams needed new players.
Playing as a Replacement
The Seahawks signed Dallis Smith again as a "replacement player." These players filled in for the regular players during the strike. Smith joined the team's roster for their game on October 4 against the Miami Dolphins. He played in a few games for the Seahawks that year.
Life After Professional Football
High School Football and Coaching
Before playing in college, Dallis Smith played high school football. He went to Westover Comprehensive High School in Albany, Georgia.
After his time in the NFL, Dallis Smith returned to his high school. By 2004, he was coaching high school basketball there. He continued to coach at Westover Comprehensive High School for many years, still holding the position in 2013.
