| No. 2 Hamilton Tiger-Cats | |
| Cornerback | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth: June 8, 1983 | |
| Place of birth: Owensboro, Kentucky | |
| Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | Weight: 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Weber State University | |
| Debuted in 2008 for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats | |
| Career history | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
| Stats at CFL.ca | |
Bo Smith (born June 8, 1983) is a defensive back who is currently a member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the Canadian Football League. He signed with the BC Lions of the CFL in 2007. Smith played football collegiately at the University of Kentucky before transferring to Weber State during his senior year.
Smith has also been a member of the New York Jets.
College career[]
Smith was the starting cornerback for three years at the University of Kentucky.[1] Prior to the 2006 season, Smith was dismissed by Kentucky after he was found to be in violation of team rules.[1] Subsequently, Smith finished his collegiate career at Weber State.[1] During his brief tenure at Weber, Smith played well enough to receive an invitation to the 2007 NFL Combine.[1]
A hamstring injury at the combine would sideline Smith who was unable to generate interest from any NFL teams following the injury.[1]
Professional career[]
British Columbia Lions[]
Smith signed with the CFL British Columbia Lions on May 28, 2007.[2]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats[]
In 2008 Smith signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
New York Jets[]
On January 8, 2010, Smith was signed to a reserve future contract by the New York Jets following his stand out season with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2009 when he only allowed four touchdown receptions.[1] Smith was waived by the team on September 4, 2010.[3]
Second stint with the Tiger-Cats[]
On September 21, 2010, Smith rejoined the Tiger-Cats.[4]
Personal[]
Smith has one son, Tyler Phoenix Smith.[1]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Mathis, Mark (February 12, 2010), "Ex-Cat Smith chasing NFL dream with Jets", Kentucky.com (Owensboro Messenger-Inquirer), archived from the original on October 28, 2010, http://www.webcitation.org/5tpJoB1JT, retrieved October 28, 2010
- ↑ TSN.ca Staff (May 28, 2007), "TSN : CFL - Canada's Sports Leader", TSN.ca (Wayback Machine), http://web.archive.org/web/20070929164321/http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/news_story/?ID=209153&hubname=cfl, retrieved October 28, 2010
- ↑ Mehta, Manish (September 3, 2010), "Jets in process of trimming roster to 53", NYDailyNews.com (New York Daily News), http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/jets/2010/09/jets-in-process-of-trimming-ro.html, retrieved October 28, 2010
- ↑ "Bo Smith Returns To Hamilton", TICats.ca (Hamilton Tiger-Cats), September 21, 2010, archived from the original on October 28, 2010, http://www.webcitation.org/5tpLQU7ez, retrieved October 28, 2010
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