Omar Smith
Jamaican gridiron football player (born 1977)
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Omar Dave Smith (born September 8, 1977) is a former American football center who played in the National Football League (NFL) for three seasons.[1] He played college football at Kentucky.
Spanish Town, Jamaica
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| Position | Center | ||||||
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| Born | September 8, 1977 Spanish Town, Jamaica | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 295 lb (134 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Nova | ||||||
| College | Kentucky | ||||||
| NFL draft | 2001: undrafted | ||||||
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Professional career
St. Louis Rams
After going undrafted in the 2001 NFL draft, Smith signed with the St. Louis Rams as a free agent. Smith was released before the start of the season.
Oakland Raiders
Smith spent one week on the Oakland Raiders practice squad during the 2001 season.
New York Giants
After the 2001 season, Smith was signed by the New York Giants. He saw action in 11 games over two seasons. Smith failed to make the team out of training camp in 2004, and was released.[2]
Tampa Bay Storm
On November 9, 2004, Smith was signed by the Tampa Bay Storm of the Arena Football League.[3] In the 2005 season, he played in 16 games for the Storm, making three tackles.