DENNIS SMITH (FOOTBALL PLAYER)

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'Dennis Smith' (born February 3, 1959 in Santa Monica) is a retired American football safety who wore number 49 for the National Football League Denver Broncos between 1981 and 1994.

Contents
Professional Career
College Career
High School Career
Personal
External link

Professional Career


Smith established himself as one of the most feared safeties in the NFL and was voted to play in six Pro Bowls (following the 1985-1986, 1989-91 and 1993 seasons), was named All-AFC in 1984 and 1988 and played on three Broncos Super Bowl teams (XXI, XXII, XXIV), and was named All-Pro 4 times.
Smith’s career totals include 1,171 tackles, 30 interceptions and 15 sacks. He posted a career- high five interceptions in 1991.

2001 - Smith was inducted in the Ring of Fame


2006 - Smith was inducted in the Colorado Hall of Fame
Ranks 4th all-time on the Broncos' leader in games played with the franchise with 184.
Named the club's most inspiration player in 1992.

College Career


Smith was a consensus All-America choice as a senior at USC in 1980. He played in two Rose Bowls for the USC Trojans. He played in a secondary which included 3 future NFL All-Pro's: himself, the 49ers' Ronnie Lott, and the Vikings' Joey Browner.

High School Career


He played high school football at Samohi.

Personal


Dennis and his wife, Andre, own and manage a number of properties in Southern California, and also give their time and financial support to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Covenant House, a home for kids in need. The Smiths reside in Hollywood Hills, California.

External link



Dennis Smith Profile at USC Legends

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