J. T. Smith (American football)
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| Position: | Wide receiver, return specialist | ||||||
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| Born: | October 29, 1955 Leonard, Texas, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Big Spring (TX) | ||||||
| College: | North Texas | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 1978 | ||||||
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John Thomas "J. T." Smith (born October 29, 1955) is a former professional American football player who played in the National Football League from 1978 to 1990. A 6'2", 185-lb. undrafted wide receiver and punt returner from the University of North Texas, Smith played for the Washington Redskins, the Kansas City Chiefs, and the St.Louis/Phoenix Cardinals. His best year as a professional came during the strike shortened 1987 season for the Cardinals when he led the NFL with 91 receptions for 1,117 yards.[1]
On May 17, 2011, Smith was named the interim head coach of the Iowa Barnstormers in the Arena Football League.[2] He remained the head coach until the conclusion of the season.
NFL career statistics
| Legend | |
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| Led the league | |
| Bold | Career high |
| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | |||||
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| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | ||
| 1978 | WAS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| KAN | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1979 | KAN | 16 | 13 | 33 | 444 | 13.5 | 34 | 3 |
| 1980 | KAN | 16 | 16 | 46 | 655 | 14.2 | 77 | 2 |
| 1981 | KAN | 16 | 15 | 63 | 852 | 13.5 | 42 | 2 |
| 1982 | KAN | 5 | 3 | 10 | 168 | 16.8 | 51 | 1 |
| 1983 | KAN | 9 | 1 | 7 | 85 | 12.1 | 18 | 0 |
| 1984 | KAN | 15 | 0 | 8 | 69 | 8.6 | 16 | 0 |
| 1985 | STL | 14 | 5 | 43 | 581 | 13.5 | 34 | 1 |
| 1986 | STL | 16 | 16 | 80 | 1,014 | 12.7 | 45 | 6 |
| 1987 | STL | 15 | 14 | 91 | 1,117 | 12.3 | 38 | 8 |
| 1988 | PHO | 16 | 16 | 83 | 986 | 11.9 | 29 | 5 |
| 1989 | PHO | 9 | 8 | 62 | 778 | 12.5 | 31 | 5 |
| 1990 | PHO | 13 | 8 | 18 | 225 | 12.5 | 45 | 2 |
| 169 | 115 | 544 | 6,974 | 12.8 | 77 | 35 | ||
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