Justin Smiley (born November 11, 1981) is an American former professional football player who was a guard in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide and was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round of the 2004 NFL draft.

Justin Smiley
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Smiley with the Dolphins in 2009
No. 65, 66
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born: (1981-11-11) November 11, 1981 (age 43)
Ellabell, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:310 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school:Southeast Bulloch (Brooklet, Georgia)
College:Alabama
NFL draft:2004 / round: 2 / pick: 46
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:88
Games started:78
Stats at Pro Football Reference

He was also a member of the Miami Dolphins, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Oakland Raiders.

Professional career

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Smiley started his professional career on the San Francisco 49ers. Being selected in the second round of the 2004 NFL draft, he played with the Niners until the end of the 2007 NFL season.[1] On February 29, 2008, he was the first player of the 2008 offseason to sign with another team as an unrestricted free agent. He signed a five-year, $25 million contract with $9 million guaranteed with the Miami Dolphins. He was traded to the Jaguars on May 24, 2010.

On July 28, 2011, Smiley was released by the Jacksonville Jaguars.[2] Smiley signed with the Oakland Raiders on August 2. He announced his retirement on August 6.

Coaching career

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On September 18, 2011, Smiley returned to Alabama as a coach. Smiley has since decided against coaching.

Personal life

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Smiley worked for the Federal Bureau of Prisons at FCI Aliceville, Alabama, but has since resigned.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "2004 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
  2. ^ Rosenthal, Gregg (July 28, 2011). "Release Tracker". Pro Football Talk. Retrieved July 29, 2011.
  3. ^ Miami Dolphins bio Archived September 21, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
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