Derek Smith (born October 1, 1980, in Silver Grove, Kentucky) is an American former football player who was a tight end for one season with the Cincinnati Bengals. Smith attended Ft. Thomas Highlands High School where he was later inducted into the Highlands Athletic Hall of Fame. Smith was also a standout in basketball, in high school he was a four-year starter and was first team All-State his last three years.[1] As a football player, in high school, Smith was a 3-year starter and played on state championships his sophomore and senior years, being named first team All-State his junior and senior years.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | October 1, 1980 Silver Grove, Kentucky, United States of America |
| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Weight: | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Highlands (Fort Thomas, Kentucky) |
| College: | Kentucky |
| Position: | Tight end |
| Undrafted: | 2002 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Smith, a tight end, and quarterback Jared Lorenzen, formerly of the New York Giants, led Highlands to two Kentucky class 3A state championships. In a single game against rival Scott High School, Smith caught 7 passes for 325 yards and 5 receiving touchdowns, which is still a KHSAA state record.
Derek went on to play three years for the University of Kentucky Wildcats[2] where he set many school and SEC records for a tight end. Smith left Kentucky after three years to enter the NFL Draft.[3] Listed at 6'6" 235 lb (107 kg).[4] Smith signed with, and played one year, for the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Class of 2019 Highlands Athletic Hall of Fame: Derek Smith". LINK nky. August 27, 2019. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
- ^ "Derek Smith to Begin Practice Tight End". Lexington Herald-Leader (NewsBank). December 22, 2000. Retrieved March 14, 2010.[permanent dead link],
- ^ "Derek Smith Declares for the NFL Draft". ukathletics.com. January 2, 2002. Archived from the original on October 25, 2014. Retrieved March 14, 2010.
- ^ Mark Story (July 4, 2019). "Derek Smith on glory days he shared with Jared Lorenzen:'We had something special'". Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved July 6, 2024.(subscription required)
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