Shelley Smith (American football)

Smith was selected by the Houston Texans in the sixth round (187th pick overall) of the 2010 NFL draft.^[1][2] He was the highest drafted CSU Rams offensive lineman since Clint Oldenburg in 2007. On June 16, 2010, Smith signed a four-year deal with the Texans worth $1.894 million. On October 6, 2010, Smith was waived. The next day Smith was signed to the teams practice squad. On December 1, 2010, Smith was signed to the teams active roster. On August 29, 2011, Smith was placed on injured reserve with an ankle injury, ending his season. On September 1, 2012, Smith was waived.^[3]

On September 3, 2012, Smith was claimed off waivers by the St. Louis Rams.^[4] On October 21, 2012, Smith made his first career start at left guard against the Green Bay Packers. In 2013 Smith played 371 offensive snaps.^[5]

After Smith's rookie contract expired, Smith signed with the Miami Dolphins on March 14, 2014.^[6] Smith rotated at many positions with the Dolphins. Smith had stints at right guard, left guard and center. He was released on March 10, 2015.^[7]

Smith signed a two-year contract with the Denver Broncos on March 13, 2015.^[8] On November 18, 2015, he was waived.

On December 22, 2015, Smith re-signed with the Dolphins.^[9]

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