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 (born July 31, 1965) is a former American football player. He played as a safety for the Seattle Seahawks. This team is part of the National Football League (NFL). Before joining the pros, Dallis played college football at Valdosta State University.
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Dallis Smith's Football Journey
Starting in College
Dallis Smith played college football for the Valdosta State Blazers. This is where he showed his skills as a safety. Safeties are defensive players who help stop the other team from scoring. They are often the last line of defense.
Joining the NFL
After college, Dallis Smith hoped to join the NFL. He was not chosen in the 1987 NFL draft. The NFL draft is where professional teams pick new players. Even though he wasn't drafted, Dallis still got a chance. He signed a contract with the Seattle Seahawks.
Playing for the Seahawks
Dallis joined the Seahawks in 1987. During that year, there was a player strike in the NFL. This meant many regular players were not playing. Teams needed new players to fill in. Dallis was signed as a "replacement player." This gave him the chance to play in the NFL.
He made the team's roster for a game on October 4. This game was against the Miami Dolphins. Some records show that Dallis played in three games for the Seahawks that season. He even started in some of those games.
Life After Playing
High School Football
Before his college and pro career, Dallis played high school football. He went to Westover Comprehensive High School in Albany, Georgia. This is where he first developed his football talents.
Coaching Basketball
After his time playing football, Dallis went back to his high school. By 2004, he was coaching high school basketball at Westover. He continued to coach there for many years, even in 2013. This shows his dedication to sports and helping young athletes.
