Justin Smiley
Number65, 66
PositionGuard
Birth dateNovember 11, 1981 (age 44)
Birth placeEllabell, Georgia, U.S.
Height6 ft
Height in3
Weight lbs310
High schoolSoutheast Bulloch (Brooklet, Georgia)
CollegeAlabama
Draftyear2004
Draftround2
Draftpick46
Pastteams
Highlights
Statlabel 1Games played
Statvalue 188
Statlabel 2Games started
Statvalue 278
PfrSmilJu20

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.

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

Professional career

Smiley started his professional career on the San Francisco 49ers. Being selected with the 46th overall pick 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

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

Personal life

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

References

  1. ^ "2004 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-06.
  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