Daryl Smith

Daryl Lamont Smith (born March 14, 1982) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2004 NFL Draft.

College career
Daryl Smith attended Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Georgia. At Georgia Tech Smith was a four year Letterman and a team captain led the team in tackles for two of his four years. He started 44 of 46 games while at Georgia Tech recording 383 tackles, 15 sacks, and three interceptions.

Professional career
Smith was drafted in the 2004 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. In his rookie season, he started 13 games and played in 15, but was slowed by a knee injury in the middle of the season. However, he still managed to finish eighth on the team in tackles with 78, and record two sacks, one interception and one fumble recovery. Has started 90 of 92 games and missed only three games due to injuries.

He earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors in the first week of the 2010 NFL Season for a performance against the Denver Broncos that included 7 tackles and an interception that sealed the win for the Jaguars.

On November 28, 2010 Smith became the Jacksonville Jaguars all time leader in tackles, surpassing former safety Donovin Darius.

Daryl Smith has passed the 100 tackle mark in seven straight years as of 2011.

Smith missed the first six games of the 2012 season due to injury. He was placed on the injured reserve-designated for return list on October 25, meaning he was eligible to return in week 15. He returned to play the New England Patriots in week 16 and recorded four tackles.

Smith became a free agent on March 12, 2013.

Personal life
Smith lives in Jacksonville, Florida with his wife Ramee Smith, and two children, Daryn and Caleb. His full name is Daryl Lamont Smith and he was born in Albany, Georgia where he played football at Dougherty Comprehensive High School. He is an active supporter of many charities in Jacksonville and organizes bi-weekly visits to Wolfson Children's Hospital with his fellow linebackers.