Justin Smiley
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Smiley with the Dolphins in 2009 | |||||||
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| Position: | Guard | ||||||
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| Date of birth: | November 11, 1981 | ||||||
| Place of birth: | Ellabell, Georgia | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 310 lb (141 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Brooklet (GA) Southeast Bulloch | ||||||
| College: | Alabama | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2004 / Round: 2 / Pick: 46 | ||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||
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Justin Smiley (born November 11, 1981 in Ellabell, Georgia) is a former American football guard. He was originally drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Alabama.
He was a member of the Miami Dolphins, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Oakland Raiders.
Professional career
On February 29, 2008 he was the first player of the 2008 offseason to sign with another team as an unrestricted free agent. He signed a five-year, $25 million contract with $9 million guaranteed with the Miami Dolphins. He was traded to the Jaguars on May 24, 2010.
On July 28, 2011, Smiley was released by the Jacksonville Jaguars.[1] Smiley signed with the Oakland Raiders on August 2. He announced his retirement on August 6.
Coaching career
On September 18, 2011, Smiley returned to Alabama as a coach. Smiley has since decided against coaching.
Personal
Smiley has two sons and a daughter and he is the son of Jerry Smiley and Terri White.[2]
Smiley worked for the Federal Bureau of Prisons at FCI Aliceville, Alabama, but has since resigned.
References
- ↑ Rosenthal, Gregg. "Release Tracker". Pro Football Talk. Retrieved 29 July 2011.
- ↑ Miami Dolphins bio