Tim Smith (American football)

American football player (born 1957)

For the running back, see Timmy Smith.

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American football player

Tim SmithNo. 83

Position:| Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:|  (1957-03-20) March 20, 1957 (age 67)
Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
Height:| 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:| 201 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:| St. Augustine
(San Diego, California)
College:| Nebraska
NFL draft:| 1980 / Round: 3 / Pick: 79
Career history

* Houston Oilers (1980–1986)
* San Diego Chargers (1987)*

* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards

* First-team All-Big Eight (1979)
* Second-team All-Big Eight (1978)

Career NFL statistics
| Receptions:| 206

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Receiving yards:| 3,107
Touchdowns:| 12
Player stats at PFR

Timothy Francis Smith (born March 20, 1957) is a former National Football League (NFL) wide receiver who played for the Houston Oilers (1980–1986).

## High school career

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A native of Chula Vista, California, Smith attended St. Augustine High School in nearby San Diego.[1] He was prepared to play college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish until the retirement of their head coach, Ara Parseghian, after which Smith committed to Nebraska.[1]

## College career

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Smith was a three-year starter at Nebraska, where he had 72 catches for 1,089 yards.[2] He also punted for the Cornhuskers, averaging 40.1 yards on 135 kicks.[2] As a collegian, he played in the Liberty, Orange and Cotton bowls. He was team captain as a senior and was first-team All-Big Eight.[2] Smith was selected to play in the East–West Shrine Bowl.[3]

## Professional career

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Smith was selected in the third round of the draft by the Houston Oilers.[4] He gained more than 1,000 yards receiving in both the 1983 and 1984 seasons.

On April 24, 1987 San Diego Chargers acquired Tim Smith for a 1988 draft choice.[5]

## References

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1. ^ a b Nahill, Jeff (August 26, 1979). "Smith's name is anything but common at Nebraska". The Star-News. p. 9. Retrieved October 23, 2023 - via Newspapers.com.
2. ^ a b c "Tim Smith – Football 1979". Nebraska Cornhuskers Athletics. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
3. ^ "Five Huskers In All-Star Games". Omaha World-Herald. January 5, 1980. p. 16. Retrieved October 23, 2023 - via Newspapers.com.
4. ^ "Tim Smith Surprises Oilers". Omaha World-Herald. November 20, 1980. p. 33. Retrieved October 23, 2023 - via Newspapers.com.
5. ^ "Chargers Acquire Receiver Tim Smith From Houston for a 1988 Draft Choice". Los Angeles Times. April 25, 1987.

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Houston Oilers 1980 NFL draft selections

* Angelo Fields
* Daryle Skaugstad
* Tim Smith
* Chris Combs
* John Corker
* Craig Bradshaw
* Harold Bailey
* Ed Harris
* Eddie Preston
* Wiley Pitts

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