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{{Short description|American football player (born 1989)}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1989)}}
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{{Infobox NFL player
{{Infobox NFL biography
|name=Quanterus Smith
| name = Quanterus Smith
| image = Quanterus Smith.JPG <!-- Only free-content images are allowed for depicting living people -- see [[WP:NONFREE]]. -->
| image = Quanterus Smith.JPG <!-- Only free-content images are allowed for depicting living people -- see [[WP:NONFREE]]. -->
| image_size = 250px
| image_size = 250px
| alt =
| alt =
| caption = Smith in the 2014 NFL season.
| caption = Smith with the Broncos in 2014
|current_team=
| current_team =
|number= 93
| number = 93
|position= [[Defensive end]]
| position = [[Defensive end]]
|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1989|11|26|mf=yes}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|11|26|mf=yes}}
|birth_place=[[Decatur, Georgia]]
| birth_place = [[Decatur, Georgia]], U.S.
|height_ft=6
| height_ft = 6
|height_in=5
| height_in = 5
|weight_lbs=250
| weight_lbs = 250
|high_school = [[Grayson High School|Grayson]] ([[Loganville, Georgia]])
| high_school = [[Grayson High School|Grayson]] ([[Loganville, Georgia]])
| college = [[Western Kentucky Hilltoppers football|Western Kentucky]]
| college = [[Western Kentucky Hilltoppers football|Western Kentucky]]
| draftyear = 2013
| draftyear = 2013
| draftround = 5
| draftround = 5
| draftpick = 146
| draftpick = 146
| pastteams =
| pastteams =
* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2013}}–{{NFL Year|2014}})
* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|2013}}–{{NFL Year|2014}})
* [[New York Jets]] ({{NFL Year|2015}})*
* [[New York Jets]] ({{NFL Year|2015}})*
* [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] ({{NFL Year|2015}})*
* [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] ({{NFL Year|2015|2016}})*
* [[Detroit Lions]] ({{NFL Year|2016}})*
* [[Detroit Lions]] ({{NFL Year|2016}})*
|highlights =
|pastteamsnote=yes
* [[Sun Belt Conference football individual awards#Defensive Player of the Year|Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year]] (2012)
| status =
| status =
| statlabel1=[[Tackle (football move)|Total tackles]]
| statlabel1 = [[Tackle (football move)|Total tackles]]
| statvalue1=11
| statvalue1 = 11
| statlabel2=[[Quarterback sack|Sacks]]
| statlabel2 = [[Pass deflections]]
| statvalue2=0.0
| statvalue2 = 2
| statlabel3=[[Fumble|Forced fumbles]]
| pfr = SmitQu00
| statvalue3=0
| statlabel4=[[Fumble|Fumble recoveries]]
| statvalue4=0
|nflnew=quanterussmith/2539337
}}
}}


'''Quanterus Smith''' (born November 26, 1989) is a former [[American football]] [[defensive end]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Western Kentucky Hilltoppers football|Western Kentucky]]. Smith was drafted in the fifth round, 146 overall by the Denver Broncos in the [[2013 NFL Draft]].
'''Quanterus Smith''' (born November 26, 1989) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] [[defensive end]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Western Kentucky Hilltoppers football|Western Kentucky]]. Smith was selected by the [[Denver Broncos]] in the fifth round of the [[2013 NFL draft]].


==Early years==
==Early life==
Smith attended [[Grayson High School]] in Loganville, Georgia.<ref name="WKU" /> He earned First-team All-County honors while at high school.<ref name="WKU">{{Cite web |title=Western Kentucky Profile |url=http://www.wkusports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5400&ATCLID=3761027 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101102052509/http://www.wkusports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5400 |archive-date=November 2, 2010 |website=wkusports.com}}</ref> He also was lettered in Basketball for the Grayson Rams Basketball team.<ref name="WKU" />
Smith attended [[Grayson High School]] in Loganville, Georgia.<ref name="WKU" /> He earned First-team All-County honors while at high school.<ref name="WKU">{{Cite web |title=Western Kentucky Profile |url=http://www.wkusports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5400&ATCLID=3761027 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101102052509/http://www.wkusports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5400 |archive-date=November 2, 2010 |website=wkusports.com}}</ref> He also was lettered in Basketball for the Grayson Rams Basketball team.<ref name="WKU" />


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==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Denver Broncos===
===Denver Broncos===
Smith was drafted in the 5th round, 146th overall by the [[Denver Broncos]] in the [[2013 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Montgomery |first=Kyle |date=April 27, 2013 |title=2013 NFL Draft: Denver Broncos select DE Quanterus Smith in Round 5 |url=http://www.milehighreport.com/2013/4/27/4274722/2013-nfl-draft-denver-broncos-quanterus-smith-5th |access-date=July 20, 2016 |website=Mile High Report}}</ref> On May 10, 2013, Smith signed his rookie contract.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mike |first=Bronco |date=May 10, 2013 |title=Broncos sign DE Quanterus Smith and WR Tavarres King |url=http://www.milehighreport.com/2013/5/10/4319944/broncos-sign-de-quanterus-smith-and-wr-tavarres-king |access-date=July 20, 2016 |website=Mile High Report}}</ref> On August 31, 2013, he was placed on injured reserve with an [[ACL injury]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Montgomery |first=Kyle |date=August 31, 2013 |title=Broncos place Quanterus Smith on IR, release Lilja, King |url=http://www.milehighreport.com/2013/8/31/4680398/broncos-place-quanterus-smith-on-ir-release-lilja-king |access-date=July 20, 2016 |website=Mile High Report}}</ref> On April 28, 2015, Smith was waived.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mike |first=Bronco |date=April 28, 2015 |title=Broncos waive DL Quanterus Smith |url=http://www.milehighreport.com/2015/4/28/8507885/report-broncos-waive-dl-quanterus-smith |access-date=July 20, 2016 |website=Mile High Report}}</ref>
Smith was drafted in the 5th round, 146th overall by the [[Denver Broncos]] in the [[2013 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Montgomery |first=Kyle |date=April 27, 2013 |title=2013 NFL Draft: Denver Broncos select DE Quanterus Smith in Round 5 |url=http://www.milehighreport.com/2013/4/27/4274722/2013-nfl-draft-denver-broncos-quanterus-smith-5th |access-date=July 20, 2016 |website=Mile High Report}}</ref> On May 10, 2013, Smith signed his rookie contract.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mike |first=Bronco |date=May 10, 2013 |title=Broncos sign DE Quanterus Smith and WR Tavarres King |url=http://www.milehighreport.com/2013/5/10/4319944/broncos-sign-de-quanterus-smith-and-wr-tavarres-king |access-date=July 20, 2016 |website=Mile High Report}}</ref> On August 31, 2013, he was placed on injured reserve with an [[ACL injury]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Montgomery |first=Kyle |date=August 31, 2013 |title=Broncos place Quanterus Smith on IR, release Lilja, King |url=http://www.milehighreport.com/2013/8/31/4680398/broncos-place-quanterus-smith-on-ir-release-lilja-king |access-date=July 20, 2016 |website=Mile High Report}}</ref> On April 28, 2015, Smith was waived.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mike |first=Bronco |date=April 28, 2015 |title=Broncos waive DL Quanterus Smith |url=http://www.milehighreport.com/2015/4/28/8507885/report-broncos-waive-dl-quanterus-smith |access-date=July 20, 2016 |website=Mile High Report}}</ref>


===New York Jets===
===New York Jets===
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=== Detroit Lions ===
=== Detroit Lions ===
On July 20, 2016, Smith signed to the [[Detroit Lions]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sessler |first=Marc |date=July 20, 2015 |title=Lions add free-agent pass rusher Quanterus Smith |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000675762/article/lions-add-freeagent-pass-rusher-quanterus-smith |access-date=July 20, 2016 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> On August 29, 2016, Smith was waived by the Lions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lions acquire G Brandon Thomas via trade with 49ers and announce additional roster moves |url=http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/Lions-acquire-G-Brandon-Thomas-via-trade-with-49ers-and-announce-additional-roster-moves/5ccf08ad-5216-487d-bb46-98d147e31d41 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901170951/http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/Lions-acquire-G-Brandon-Thomas-via-trade-with-49ers-and-announce-additional-roster-moves/5ccf08ad-5216-487d-bb46-98d147e31d41 |archive-date=September 1, 2016 |access-date=September 1, 2016 |website=DetroitLions.com}}</ref>
On July 20, 2016, Smith signed to the [[Detroit Lions]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sessler |first=Marc |date=July 20, 2015 |title=Lions add free-agent pass rusher Quanterus Smith |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/lions-add-free-agent-pass-rusher-quanterus-smith-0ap3000000675762 |access-date=July 20, 2016 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> On August 29, 2016, Smith was waived by the Lions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lions acquire G Brandon Thomas via trade with 49ers and announce additional roster moves |url=http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/Lions-acquire-G-Brandon-Thomas-via-trade-with-49ers-and-announce-additional-roster-moves/5ccf08ad-5216-487d-bb46-98d147e31d41 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901170951/http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/Lions-acquire-G-Brandon-Thomas-via-trade-with-49ers-and-announce-additional-roster-moves/5ccf08ad-5216-487d-bb46-98d147e31d41 |archive-date=September 1, 2016 |access-date=September 1, 2016 |website=DetroitLions.com}}</ref>


He participated in [[The Spring League]] in 2017.<ref name="Levine">{{Cite web |last=Levine, Ben |date=April 9, 2017 |title=The Spring League Announces Camp Roster |url=https://www.profootballrumors.com/2017/04/the-spring-league-announces-training-camp-roster |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170726034951/https://www.profootballrumors.com/2017/04/the-spring-league-announces-training-camp-roster |archive-date=July 26, 2017 |access-date=July 25, 2017 |publisher=profootballrumors.com}}</ref>
He participated in [[The Spring League]] in 2017.<ref name="Levine">{{Cite web |last=Levine, Ben |date=April 9, 2017 |title=The Spring League Announces Camp Roster |url=https://www.profootballrumors.com/2017/04/the-spring-league-announces-training-camp-roster |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170726034951/https://www.profootballrumors.com/2017/04/the-spring-league-announces-training-camp-roster |archive-date=July 26, 2017 |access-date=July 25, 2017 |publisher=profootballrumors.com}}</ref>
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20101102052509/http://www.wkusports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5400 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers bio]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20101102052509/http://www.wkusports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=5400 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers bio]
*[http://www.denverbroncos.com/team/roster/Quanterus-Smith/c585a580-2e9c-4889-a3d1-7ad2ded93349 Denver Broncos bio]
*http://blogs.denverpost.com/broncos/2015/04/28/broncos-waive-defensive-end-quanterus-smith/33770/


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Latest revision as of 22:41, 3 December 2024

Quanterus Smith
refer to caption
Smith with the Broncos in 2014
No. 93
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1989-11-26) November 26, 1989 (age 35)
Decatur, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:Grayson (Loganville, Georgia)
College:Western Kentucky
NFL draft:2013 / round: 5 / pick: 146
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:11
Pass deflections:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Quanterus Smith (born November 26, 1989) is an American former professional football defensive end. He played college football at Western Kentucky. Smith was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round of the 2013 NFL draft.

Early life

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Smith attended Grayson High School in Loganville, Georgia.[1] He earned First-team All-County honors while at high school.[1] He also was lettered in Basketball for the Grayson Rams Basketball team.[1]

College career

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He was selected to Phil Steele's all-Sun Belt Conference third-team following his Sophomore season.[2] He finished his Sophomore season with 47 tackles, 4 sacks, 2 pass deflections, and 2 forced fumbles.[3] He finished his Junior season with a total of 38 tackles, 7.5 sacks.[3] On November 19, 2012, he suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during a regular season game against Louisiana-Lafayette and would miss the remainder of his senior season.[4][5] Following the conclusion of his Senior season on December 5, 2012, he was named Sun Belt Defensive Player of The Year for his outstanding breakout season[6] in which he recorded 38 Tackles, Career High 12.5 Sacks, one pass deflection, one fumble recovery in which returned 75 yards for a touchdown and 3 Forced fumbles.[3] He finished college with a total of 135 Tackles, 24 Sacks, 3 Pass Deflections and 5 Forced fumbles.[3]

Professional career

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Denver Broncos

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Smith was drafted in the 5th round, 146th overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2013 NFL draft.[7] On May 10, 2013, Smith signed his rookie contract.[8] On August 31, 2013, he was placed on injured reserve with an ACL injury.[9] On April 28, 2015, Smith was waived.[10]

New York Jets

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On October 28, 2015, Smith was signed to the practice squad of the New York Jets.[11] On November 19, 2015, he was released.[12]

Jacksonville Jaguars

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On November 23, 2015, Smith was signed to the practice squad of the Jacksonville Jaguars.[13]

Detroit Lions

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On July 20, 2016, Smith signed to the Detroit Lions.[14] On August 29, 2016, Smith was waived by the Lions.[15]

He participated in The Spring League in 2017.[16]

Personal life

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On August 15, 2017, Smith was charged with armed robbery after he and a friend robbed an AT&T store at gun point and led police on a high speed chase[17] in Douglas County, Georgia.[18]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Western Kentucky Profile". wkusports.com. Archived from the original on November 2, 2010.
  2. ^ "Five Hilltoppers Named To Phil Steele All-Sun Belt Conference Team". wkusports.com. Archived from the original on November 2, 2010. Retrieved December 3, 2010.
  3. ^ a b c d "Quanterus Smith College Statistics". sports-reference.com.
  4. ^ "Quanterus Smith Tears ACL, Out For Season". kentuckysports.com. Archived from the original on April 10, 2013. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
  5. ^ "Torn ACL ends season for DE Quanterus Smith". foxsports.com. Archived from the original on March 22, 2013. Retrieved November 20, 2012.
  6. ^ "WKU's Quanterus Smith named Sun Belt Defensive Player of The Year, Six Hilltoppers Selected First-team All-Conference". wbko.com. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved December 5, 2012.
  7. ^ Montgomery, Kyle (April 27, 2013). "2013 NFL Draft: Denver Broncos select DE Quanterus Smith in Round 5". Mile High Report. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
  8. ^ Mike, Bronco (May 10, 2013). "Broncos sign DE Quanterus Smith and WR Tavarres King". Mile High Report. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
  9. ^ Montgomery, Kyle (August 31, 2013). "Broncos place Quanterus Smith on IR, release Lilja, King". Mile High Report. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
  10. ^ Mike, Bronco (April 28, 2015). "Broncos waive DL Quanterus Smith". Mile High Report. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
  11. ^ B, John (October 28, 2015). "Jets Release Steve Weatherford". Gang Green Nation. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
  12. ^ Wyatt, David (November 20, 2015). "Jets Sign DB Kevin Short, Cut DE Quanterus Smith". Gang Green Nation. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
  13. ^ Bouda, Nate (November 23, 2015). "Jaguars Sign OLB Quanterus Smith To Practice Squad - NFL Trade Rumors -". NFL Trade Rumors -. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
  14. ^ Sessler, Marc (July 20, 2015). "Lions add free-agent pass rusher Quanterus Smith". NFL.com. Retrieved July 20, 2016.
  15. ^ "Lions acquire G Brandon Thomas via trade with 49ers and announce additional roster moves". DetroitLions.com. Archived from the original on September 1, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  16. ^ Levine, Ben (April 9, 2017). "The Spring League Announces Camp Roster". profootballrumors.com. Archived from the original on July 26, 2017. Retrieved July 25, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  17. ^ "Former NFL Player Leads Police On Chase Following Robbery (Police Dash Cam Video)", Youtube, August 21, 2017
  18. ^ "Ex-NFL player arrested after armed robbery", Minneapolis Star Tribune, August 15, 2017
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