Bryan Smith (American football)

Bryan Smith (born November 29, 1983 in Newton, Texas) is an American football linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at McNeese State.

Smith has also been a member of the St. Louis Rams.

Early years
Smith was an All-district performer in both football and basketball and one of the top football players coming out of SE Texas in 2002. He earned four letters in both football and basketball and a high jumper in track and field and was third place in state high jump meet.

College career
As a senior in 2007, Smith recorded 10.5 sacks and 22.5 tackles for a loss en route to his second consecutive little All-America nomination. In 2006 he was named SLC Defensive Player of the Year and was finalist for national Buck Buchanan award. He was also All-Louisiana and named to several First-team small college All-America squads. He had 13.5 sacks and 84 tackles, led SLC in tackles for a loss with 23 and recovered four fumbles and forced three. In 2005 he led team with 11 tackles for loss, 11 quarterback hurries and seven sacks and had 43 total tackles.

Philadelphia Eagles
Smith was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He signed a 4-year contract with the team on July 1, 2008. He was waived on September 5, 2009.

St. Louis Rams
The St. Louis Rams signed Smith to their practice squad on September 7, 2009.

Jacksonville Jaguars
Smith was signed off the St. Louis Rams' practice squad by the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 28, 2009. He was waived and subsequently placed on the injured reserve list on May 10, 2010.