Clifton Smith (return specialist)

Rushing attempts:	12
Rushing yards:	47
Receptions:	6
Receiving yards:	28
Return yards:	2,603
Total touchdowns:	2
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Clifton Smith
No. 22, 28, 43
Position:	Running back/Return specialist
Personal information
Born:	July 4, 1985(age 39); Fresno, California,U.S.
Height:	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:	Edison(Fresno, California)
College:	Fresno State
Undrafted:	2008
Career history
	Tampa Bay Buccaneers(2008–2009); Miami Dolphins(2010); Cleveland Browns(2010); Virginia Destroyers(2011); Calgary Stampeders(2013);
Career highlights and awards
	UFL champion(2011); Second-teamAll-Pro(2008); Pro Bowl(2008); PFWA All-Rookie Team(2008);
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:
Rushing attempts:	12
Rushing yards:	47
Receptions:	6
Receiving yards:	28
Return yards:	2,603
Total touchdowns:	2
	StatsatPro Football Reference

Clifton Smith, Jr.(born July 4, 1985) is an American former professionalfootballplayer who was arunning backandreturn specialistin theNational Football League(NFL),Canadian Football League(CFL) andUnited Football League(UFL). He playedcollege footballfor theFresno State Bulldogs.He was signed by theTampa Bay Buccaneersof the NFL as anundrafted free agentin 2008, and also played for theMiami DolphinsandCleveland Brownsof the NFL, theVirginia Destroyersof the UFL, and theCalgary Stampedersof the CFL.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Smith was signed by theTampa Bay Buccaneersas anundrafted free agentfollowing the2008 NFL drafton May 5, 2008. He was waived during final cuts on August 30, but was re-signed to the team'spractice squadon September 1. He was promoted to the active roster on October 25. In week 9 of the2008 NFL seasonin a game against theKansas City Chiefs,Smith took a kickoff return for a touchdown for 97 yards for just the second time in Buccaneer history. In week 12 of the 2008 NFL season in a game against theDetroit Lions,Smith took a punt return for a touchdown for 70 yards. On December 16, 2008, Smith was named to his first careerPro Bowlas the NFC's return specialist.

During an October 18, 2009 game against theCarolina Panthers,Smith suffered a concussion as a result of being rammed into by Panthers cornerbackDante Wesleywhile awaiting a punt return. The Panthers received a 15-yard penalty and Wesley was ejected from the game. Smith was placed oninjured reserveon December 8, 2009, due to a second concussion.

He was re-signed on May 4, 2010 to a restricted free agent tender. On September 5, after claiming running backKregg Lumpkinoff waivers from theGreen Bay Packers,the Buccaneers released Smith.

Miami Dolphins

On September 7, 2010, Smith signed with theMiami Dolphins.He was released on September 21.

Cleveland Browns

Smith was signed by theCleveland Brownson November 16, 2010. He was released on December 1.

Virginia Destroyers

Smith was signed by theVirginia Destroyersof theUnited Football Leagueon June 7, 2011.^[1]

Calgary Stampeders

Smith was signed by theCalgary Stampedersof theCanadian Football Leagueon September 14, 2013. Smith was activated from the practice roster October 11, 2013 and suited up for his first CFL game against the BC Lions. He made an instant contribution returning the opening kickoff 54 yards. Smith scored his first CFL touchdown in the third quarter on a 6-yard pass from Kevin Glenn. He was released by the Stampeders on November 18, 2013.

Personal

Smith also has two sisters, Nichole and Brianna Smith. His parents' names are Roxanne Wright and Clifton Smith, Sr. In his spare time, Smith has said that he enjoys playing video games, sleeping and buying shoes. On hisFresno Statebiography, Smith lists his favorite athlete as Deion Sanders.

Smith often goes by the nickname "Peanut", used extensively by both teammates and fans.^{[citation needed]}

References

^"UFL Transactions".OurSports Central.June 7, 2011.RetrievedJune 14,2011.

External links

[1] "UFL Transactions".OurSports Central.June 7, 2011.RetrievedJune 14,2011.

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