Former Panther DE Chris Smith has died

By Naveen Apr 18, 2023

Former Carolina Cougars defensive end Chris Smith has failed at age 31, according to a report from the Salisbury Post.

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The Mount Ulla, North Carolina, native was a key member of West Rowan High School's 2008 State Crown Platoon.

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Smith played his council ball at Arkansas, where he totaled 122 tackles, 30.5 tackles for loss and 21.5 sacks.

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What led him to this point was a fifth-round draft pick of the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2014.

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He played eight times in the NFL with the Jaguars, Bengals, Browns, Cougars, Aggressors and Texans.

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He appeared in 72 games throughout his career.

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He also played a role on special teams, primarily as a rotational defensive end linebacker.

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