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D'Joun Smith

D'Joun Smith

American football player (born 1992)

D'Joun Smith (born September 23, 1992) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at Florida Atlantic and was selected in the third round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. He also spent a season with the Tennessee Titans and Orlando Apollos.

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Early years

Smith attended American High School in Miami, Florida. As a senior, he had 75 tackles, seven interceptions, two touchdowns and 613 all-purpose yards.

College career

Smith played at Florida Atlantic University from 2011 to 2014. He played in every game as a true freshman and became a starter his sophomore year in 2012.[1][2][3] In his three years as a starter, Smith had nine interceptions.[4]

Professional career

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Indianapolis Colts

Smith was selected in the third round (65th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts.[6] Before the start of the 2015 season, he was placed on injured reserve, with a designation to return. On November 16, Smith was activated from injured reserve.[7] Smith was placed on season-ending injured reserve on December 24.[8] He appeared in 4 games in 2015, recording 1 tackle.

On September 2, 2016, Smith was waived/injured by the Colts and placed on injured reserve.[9] On September 12, he reached an injury settlement with the Colts, and was released.[10]

Detroit Lions

On September 30, 2016, Smith was signed to the practice squad of the Detroit Lions.[11] He was released by the Lions on November 10, 2016.[12]

Tennessee Titans

On November 29, 2016, Smith was signed to the Tennessee Titans' practice squad.[13] On December 21, 2016, he was promoted to the active roster.[14]

On September 2, 2017, Smith was waived by the Titans.[15]

Orlando Apollos

On September 14, 2018, Smith signed with Orlando Apollos of the Alliance of American Football (AAF), eventually making the final roster for the 2019 AAF season.[16] He was waived on February 19, 2019.

Baltimore Brigade

On April 3, 2019, Smith was assigned to the Baltimore Brigade of the Arena Football League. He was reassigned on April 14, 2019.

References

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    Meet the Prospect: Underrated Florida Atlantic CB D'Joun Smith
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    "D'Joun Smith matures into team and national leader". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-04-24.
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    "FAU counts on D'Joun Smith to be leader of defense". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2015-04-24.
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    At CB, D'Juon Smith brings mano-a-mano background to pros
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    "D'Joun Smith Draft Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 7, 2015.
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    Taylor, Nate (May 1, 2015). "Colts select FAU's D'Joun Smith in third round of NFL draft". sun-sentinel.com. Archived from the original on May 4, 2015. Retrieved May 7, 2015.
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    "Indianapolis Colts make roster move". blogs.colts.com. November 16, 2015. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
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    "Indianapolis Colts make roster moves". blogs.colts.com. December 24, 2015. Retrieved December 24, 2015.
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    "Indianapolis Colts Waive?injured CB D'Joun Smith".
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    Smith, Jeff (September 12, 2016). "Colts reach injury settlement with CB D'Joun Smith". todayspigskin.com. Archived from the original on September 14, 2016. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
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    "Lions sign CB D'Joun Smith to practice squad, release TE Brian Leonhardt from practice squad". DetroitLions.com. September 30, 2016. Archived from the original on October 1, 2016. Retrieved September 30, 2016.
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    "Lions Re-Sign TE Khari Lee To Practice Squad, Cut CB D'Joun Smith". November 10, 2016.
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    "Titans Sign CB D'Joun Smith To Practice Squad". November 29, 2016.
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    "Titans Promote CB D'Joun Smith, Place DL Karl Klug On I.R." NFLTradeRumors.com. December 21, 2016.
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    Wyatt, Jim (September 2, 2017). "Titans Down to 53 Players: A Position-by-Position Look". TitansOnline.com. Archived from the original on February 6, 2018.
  16. [16]
    "Orlando Apollos Set Final Roster". Our Sports Central. January 30, 2019. Retrieved February 6, 2019.
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