Tim Smith (American football)

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

For the running back, see Timmy Smith.
Tim Smith
No. 83
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1957-03-20) March 20, 1957
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
Career highlights and awards
  • 1983 First-team All AFC
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:206
Receiving yards:3,107
Touchdowns:12
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

High school career

A native of Chula Vista, California, Smith attended St. Augustine High School in nearby San Diego.[1] He was prepared to play college football at Notre Dame 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 drafted 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
  1. 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. "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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