Eric Smith
No. 83
Position:Wide receiver
Return specialist
Personal information
Born: (1971-09-15) September 15, 1971
Vero Beach, Florida
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:183 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school:Vero Beach
College:Northwest Mississippi Community College
LSU
Undrafted:1996
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:7
Games started:0
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Eric Lamonte Smith (born September 15, 1971) is a former American football wide receiver and return specialist who played in the National Football League for one season.[1] He played college football at Northwest Mississippi Community College and LSU.

College career

Smith played two seasons at Northwest Mississippi Community College in Senatobia, Mississippi, after which he transferred to Louisiana State University. Smith sat out the 1993 season and played the next two seasons for the Tigers.

Professional career

Scottish Claymores

Smith played with the Scottish Claymores of the World League of American Football (WLAF) in the spring of 1997. He caught 19 passes for 202 yards. Smith also returned seven punts for 94 yards and 21 kickoffs for 552 yards and one touchdown.

Chicago Bears

Smith signed with the Chicago Bears for the 1997 NFL season. He played in seven games for the Bears, primarily on special teams. Smith returned ten kicks for 196 yards, with the longest being for 28 yards. He also caught two passes for 22 yards.

References

  1. ↑ "Eric Smith Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
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