Kurt Smith

Infobox NFLactive


name=Kurt Smith
|caption=
currentteam=Free agent
currentposition=Placekicker
birthdate=birth date and age|1983|1|9
birthplace=Memphis, Tennessee
country=USA
heightft=6
heightin=0
weight=180
debutyear=
debutteam=
highlights=
* Baylor School Special Teams MVP (2000)
* "Sporting News" ACC All-Freshman (2002)
* Academic All-ACC (2005)
college=Virginia
draftyear=2006
draftround=6
draftpick=188
pastteams=
* San Diego Chargers* (2006)
* New Orleans Saints* (2007)
* Seattle Seahawks* (2007):*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
nfl=SMI463071

Kurt Smith (born January 9, 1983) is an American football placekicker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted in the sixth round of the 2006 NFL Draft, pick 188. He played college football for the University of Virginia. His contract was waived after preseason in 2006 with the San Diego Chargers and cut earlier this year with the New Orleans Saints.

High School Years

Smith attended Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee and won varsity letters in football as a kicker and punter and in soccer.

Pro career

Smith was drafted in the sixth round by the Chargers, but was cut, then signed with the Saints in the 2007 offseason to compete with John Carney before both were released. On July 27, Kurt signed with the Seattle Seahawks. He was released by the team exactly one month later.

External links

* [http://www.seahawks.com/Team/Players.aspx?id=54626 Seattle Seahawks bio]
* [http://virginiasports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/smith_kurt00.html Virginia Cavaliers bio]