Marvel Smith facts for kids
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| Position: | Offensive tackle | ||||||
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| Born: | August 6, 1978 Oakland, California, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 321 lb (146 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Oakland (CA) Skyline | ||||||
| College: | Arizona State | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2000 / Round: 2 / Pick: 38 | ||||||
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Marvel Amos Smith, born on August 6, 1978, is a former American football player. He played as an offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons. Marvel played college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils. The Pittsburgh Steelers picked him in the second round of the 2000 NFL draft. He also played for the San Francisco 49ers. Marvel was chosen for the Pro Bowl once. He won two Super Bowl rings with the Steelers.
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Early Life and School
Marvel Smith grew up in Oakland, California. He went to Skyline High School. He was a very good student there. Marvel also played football for his school team. He was chosen twice as an "All-City" player. This means he was one of the best players in the city.
College Football Career
After high school, Marvel Smith went to Arizona State University. He continued to play college football there. In 1999, he was named a first-team All-American. This is a big honor for college players. During that whole season, he only allowed one "sack." A sack is when a defensive player tackles the quarterback. This shows how good Marvel was at protecting his team's quarterback. He also earned a bachelor's degree from the university.
Professional Football Journey
Playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers chose Marvel Smith in the 2000 NFL Draft. He was the 38th player picked overall. This meant he was a highly valued player. He quickly became an important part of the Steelers' offensive line. The offensive line helps protect the quarterback and block for running plays.
In 2005, Marvel was selected for the Pro Bowl. This is a special game where the best players from each conference play against each other. He earned this honor after the Steelers won Super Bowl XL. He was considered one of the most important players on the team's offense.
Later in his career, Marvel faced some challenges. Back injuries started to affect him in 2007. These injuries limited how many games he could play in 2008. After the 2008 season, the Steelers decided not to sign him to a new contract.
Time with the San Francisco 49ers
After leaving the Steelers, Marvel Smith became a "free agent." This means he could sign with any team he wanted. On March 27, 2009, he agreed to play for the San Francisco 49ers. However, Marvel announced his retirement from football on August 28, 2009.
