Tim Smith (wide receiver)

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Timothy Francis Smith (born March 20, 1957) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for the Houston Oilers of the National Football League (NFL) from 1980 to 1986).

Early life

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

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

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]

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