Mike Smith (linebacker)
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Lubbock, Texas, U.S.
 Smith with the Baltimore Ravens in 2006 | |||||
| New England Patriots | |||||
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| Title | Outside linebackers coach | ||||
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| Born | September 2, 1981 Lubbock, Texas, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Coronado (Lubbock) | ||||
| College | Texas Tech (2000–2004) | ||||
| NFL draft | 2005: 7th round, 234th overall pick | ||||
| Position | Linebacker, No. 51 | ||||
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Michael Lee Smith (born September 2, 1981) is an American football coach and former linebacker who is the outside linebackers coach for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played in the NFL for the Baltimore Ravens after playing collegiately for the Texas Tech Red Raiders. He was selected by the Ravens in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL draft.
Smith attended Coronado High School in his hometown of Lubbock, Texas. In his senior year, he recorded 182 tackles and five interceptions.
College career
Smith played college football at the linebacker position for Texas Tech. In 2001, he was named All-Big 12 Honorable Mention and All-Big 12 Freshman Team. During his time there, he started in 45 games and is one of only five other Red Raider players to play in 50 games. He graduated in 2004 with a degree in communication studies.[1]
Professional career
Smith was originally signed by the Baltimore Ravens in the seventh round (234th overall) in the 2005 NFL draft.[2] In his rookie year he played in six games recording three tackles. He made his NFL debut on October 31 at the Pittsburgh Steelers. In 2006, he played in eight games again recording three tackles.[3] Smith made his first career start against the Tennessee Titans on November 12, 2006, in place of the injured Ray Lewis.[4] On the first play of the game, the Ravens blitzed. Smith was cut by Titans' center Kevin Mawae and fell onto his left shoulder. He suffered a torn labrum, rotator cuff, biceps tendon and dislocated the shoulder. Over the course of the following year and a half, Smith underwent surgery four times to correct his injuries.[4] He received an injury settlement from the Ravens on July 18, 2008, and was released.[5]
