Damond Smith

Damond Smith
Smith with the Tampa Bay Storm in 2017
No. 22, 9
PositionDefensive back
Personal information
Born (1991-07-08) July 8, 1991[1]
Ecorse, Michigan, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High schoolInkster (Inkster, Michigan)
CollegeWestern Michigan (2009–2010)
South Alabama (2011)
NFL draft2013: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career AFL statistics
Tackles9
Pass breakups3
Stats at ArenaFan.com

Damond Earl Smith II (born July 8, 1991) is an American former professional football defensive back. He played college football for the Western Michigan Broncos and South Alabama Jaguars.

Early life

Smith attended Inkster High School, where he played football.

College recruiting information
Name Hometown School Height Weight 40 Commit date
Damond Smith
CB
Inkster, Michigan Inkster High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 4.49 Dec 14, 2008 
Recruit ratings: Scout:    Rivals:    247Sports:    
Overall recruit ranking:   Scout: 189 (CB)    Rivals: -- (CB), -- (MI)
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Western Michigan Football Commitment List". Rivals. Retrieved April 27, 2017.
  • "Western Michigan College Football Recruiting Commits". Scout. Retrieved April 27, 2017.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout. Retrieved April 27, 2017.
  • "2009 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved April 27, 2017.

College career

Smith played for the Western Michigan Broncos from 2009 to 2010. He played in 18 games over two years and helped the Broncos to 11 wins. He transferred to South Alabama in 2011. He played in only 4 games during his South Alabama career. Smith was suspended after just 4 games for a violation of team and departmental rules.[2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 11 in
(1.80 m)
184 lb
(83 kg)
4.59 s 1.59 s 2.60 s 4.21 s 6.95 s 37 in
(0.94 m)
9 ft 10 in
(3.00 m)
18 reps
All values from Jacksonville State Pro Day[3]

In October 2013, Smith signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League.[4]

On July 28, 2014, Smith signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.[5][6] On August 26, 2014, Smith was released by the Chiefs.[7]

In February 2015, Smith signed with the Arizona Cardinals.[8] On August 4, 2015, Smith was cut by the Cardinals.[9]

On October 25, 2016, Smith signed with the Arizona Rattlers of the Indoor Football League (IFL).[10] He was released on February 15, 2017.[11]

On March 2, 2017, Smith signed with the Salt Lake Screaming Eagles of the IFL.[12] He was released just 4 days later.[12]

On March 9, 2017, Smith signed with the IFL's Iowa Barnstormers.[12] On March 28, 2017, the Barnstormers placed Smith on the transfer list.

On March 17, 2017, Smith was assigned to the Tampa Bay Storm of the Arena Football League. On May 2, 2017, Smith was placed on reassignment.

On May 3, 2017, Smith was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Gladiators. On May 18, Smith was placed on recallable reassignment. On May 23, 2017, Smith was assigned to the Gladiators once again. On June 5, 2017, Smith was placed on reassignment.

On January 23, 2018, Smith signed with the Maine Mammoths of the National Arena League. He was released on April 5, 2018.

On April 19, 2018, Smith signed with the Sioux Falls Storm of the IFL.

References

  1. ^ "Damond Smith - Football".
  2. ^ Tommy Hicks (October 7, 2011). "South Alabama suspends defense back Damond Smith". www.al.com. Alabama Media Group. Retrieved April 27, 2017.
  3. ^ "Damond Smith". nfldraftscout.com. Retrieved April 27, 2017.
  4. ^ Lowell Ullrich (October 7, 2013). "Lions newcomers provide crystal ball to future". www.theprovince.com. Postmedia Network Inc. Retrieved April 27, 2017.
  5. ^ "Chiefs sign free agent cornerback Damond Smith". www.kansascity.com. The Kansas City Star. July 28, 2014. Retrieved April 27, 2017.
  6. ^ Mike Inabinett (July 28, 2014). "Kansas City Chiefs sign former South Alabama cornerback". www.al.com. Alabama Media Group. Retrieved April 27, 2017.
  7. ^ Joel Thorman (September 2, 2014). "How the Kansas City Chiefs got down to 53 players (day-by-day recap)". www.arrowheadpride.com. Vox Media, Inc. Retrieved April 27, 2017.
  8. ^ Ed Cole (February 26, 2015). "Cardinals Re-sign Bradley Sowell, sign Damond Smith". www.nbcsports1060.com. Hubbard Radio Phoenix LLC. Retrieved April 27, 2017.
  9. ^ Fabian Ardaya (August 4, 2015). "Arizona Cardinals sign CB Jonte Green, cut CB Damond Smith". www.arizonasports.com. Bonneville International. Retrieved April 27, 2017.
  10. ^ "Rattlers Bolster Secondary with Three New DBs". www.azrattlers.com. Arizona Rattlers. October 25, 2016. Retrieved April 27, 2017.
  11. ^ "February 2017 Indoor Football League Transactions". www.goifl.com. Retrieved April 27, 2017.
  12. ^ a b c "March 2017 Indoor Football League Transactions". www.goifl.com. Retrieved April 27, 2017.
  • South Alabama Jaguars bio
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