Wayne Smith (offensive lineman) facts for kids
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| Born: | November 17, 1979 Etobicoke, Ontario |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | G/OT |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 305 lb (138 kg) |
| College | Appalachian State |
| High school | McArthur |
| CFL draft | 2004 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1 |
| Drafted by | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| Career history | |
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| 2002 | Washington Redskins* |
| 2003 | Denver Broncos* |
| 2004–2006 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 2007–2010 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| 2011 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 2012–2017 | Toronto Argonauts
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Honours | CFLPA Pro Player All Star Team (2008) |
Wayne Anthony Smith was a professional Canadian football player. He was born on November 17, 1979. Wayne played as an offensive lineman in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for many years. His career lasted from 2004 until he retired in 2017.
Wayne Smith was a very important player. He was chosen first overall in the 2004 CFL Draft by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. This means he was the very first player picked in that year's draft. He also won a major championship called the Grey Cup in 2007.
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Wayne Smith's Football Journey
Wayne Smith started his football journey in college. He played college football at Appalachian State. After college, he even spent some time with teams in the National Football League (NFL). These teams included the Washington Redskins and the Denver Broncos. However, he mostly played on their practice squads.
Playing in the CFL
Wayne Smith spent most of his professional career in the Canadian Football League. He played for several different teams. His first team was the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He played for them from 2004 to 2006.
After that, he joined the Saskatchewan Roughriders. With the Roughriders, he achieved a big success. He helped them win the 95th Grey Cup championship in 2007. This is one of the biggest awards in Canadian football.
Wayne returned to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats for a short time in 2011. Then, he played for the Toronto Argonauts from 2012 to 2017. With the Argonauts, he won another Grey Cup in 2012. This was the 100th Grey Cup in history.
What is an Offensive Lineman?
Wayne Smith played as an offensive lineman. This is a very important position in football. Offensive linemen are the players who block for their teammates. They protect the quarterback and help clear the way for running backs.
They need to be strong and smart. Their job is to stop the opposing team's defenders. This allows their own team to move the ball forward and score points. Wayne Smith was known for being a strong and reliable player in this role.
Retirement from Football
Wayne Smith announced that he was retiring from professional football in April 2017. He had a long and successful career. He played in the CFL for 14 seasons. Winning two Grey Cups was a major highlight of his time playing football.
External links
- Wayne Smith CFLPA bio
