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Mike Smith was a 7th round selection by the Ravens (234th overall) in the 2005 draft...He is the 1st Texas Tech player drafted by the Ravens.
Highlights:
Tough, physical LB who provides depth and versatility both at the LB position and on special teams...Saw action in 6 games after being signed to the Ravens' active roster from their practice squad on 10/28/05...Recorded 2 special teams tackles before being placed on Injured Reserve (hamstring) on 12/30/05.
Pro Career:
2005: Played in 6 games after being moved to the active roster from the practice squad on 10/28...Recorded 2 special teams tackles as a rookie before being placed on Injured Reserve (hamstring) on 12/30...2005 SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: Had 2 special teams tackles before leaving the game with a hamstring injury in game 12 vs. Hou. (12/4)...Played on special teams in game 11 at Cin. (11/27)...Saw action on special teams, but did not record a tackle in the 16-13 OT win in game 10 vs. Pit. (11/20)...Played in his 1st-career game on special teams in game 7 at Pit. (10/31).
College Career:
One of 5 Texas Tech players to have finished with 50 career games...With 45 career starts, he ranked in the top 10 for the Red Raiders...Team MVP and captain in 2004...Red Raiders defense ranked 15th in the nation in pass defense, up from 101st in 2003...Earned All-Big 12 Conference Honorable Mention honors as a senior...Helped Red Raiders to 8-4 overall record...Started all 12 games...Tied for the team lead with 83 tackles, including 7.5 TFL (-19 yards), and 1 sack (-3 yards) on the season...Started in all 12 games as a junior...Ended the year with 42 tackles (30 solo), a career-high 10 TFL (-42 yards) and a career-high 3 sacks (-16 yards)...Started 13 of 14 games played as a sophomore...Ranked 4th on the team with a career-high 104 tackles, including 5 TFL (-14 yards)...Played in 12 games, starting the final 8 as a freshman...All-Big 12 Honorable Mention...All-Big 12 Freshman Team...Finished the season with 85 tackles, including 4 TFL (-19 yards), and 2 sacks (-15 yards)...Graduated in August, 2004 with a degree in communications studies.
Personal:
Attended Coronado (TX) HS...All-State and District 3-5A Defensive Player of the Year...Recorded 5 INTs and 182 tackles as a senior, including 2 28-tackle games and 5 20-tackle games...In Oct. '05, Smith coached football fundamentals to more than 100 children at Mills-Parole Elementary School in Annapolis, while also speaking about the importance of nutrition...Has a twin sister, Meredith, and older brother, Daniel...Full name: Michael Lee Smith. | 