Royce Smith
American football player (1949–2004)
American football player
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| Position: | Guard |
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| Born: | (1949-06-17)June 17, 1949 Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died: | January 22, 2004(2004-01-22) (aged 54) Claxton, Georgia, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Savannah (GA) Groves |
| College: | Georgia |
| NFL draft: | 1972 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8 |
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Royce Lionel Smith (June 17, 1949 – January 22, 2004) was an American professional football player who was a guard for five seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the first round (8th overall) of the 1972 NFL draft.[1] He appeared in most games during these seasons but was unable to force his way into the starting lineup.
References
- ^ "Ex-Georgia Standout Royce Smith Dies". Rome News-Tribune. January 24, 2004. Retrieved November 9, 2011.
External links
- NFL.com player page
- Pro-Football-Reference.com Royce Smith
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1971 College Football All-America Team consensus selections
- QB Pat Sullivan
- RB Ed Marinaro
- RB Johnny Musso
- RB Greg Pruitt
- E Terry Beasley
- E Johnny Rodgers
OT Dave Joyner- OT Jerry Sisemore
- G Reggie McKenzie
- G Royce Smith
- C Tom Brahaney
- DL Willie Harper
- DL Larry Jacobson
- DL Mel Long
- DL Walt Patulski
- DL Sherman White
LB Jeff Siemon- LB Mike Taylor
DB Tommy Casanova- DB Clarence Ellis
- DB Ernie Jackson
- DB Bobby Majors
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