A 9th Round Pick from New Mexico in 1968, Paul Smith would become the starting Left Defensive Tackle in 1970 and switched over to Right Defensive Tackle in 1972 would be named to his first of two Pro Bowls. His second one, which would come the year after, would see him make it as a Left Defensive Tackle. Smith would move back to Right Defensive Tackle and then to Right Defensive End. He would start 86 of his 133 Games played with the Broncos.
Denver enshrined Smith to their Ring of Fame in 1986.
46. Paul Smith
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The Bullet Points
- Position: Defensive End, Defensive Tackle
- Acquired: Selected in the 9th Round, 222nd Overall in the NFL Draft 1/31/68.
- Departed: Signed with the Washington Redskins before the 1979 Season.
- Games Played: 133
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Notable Statistics:
86 Games Started
1 Interception
6 Interception Return Yards
7 Fumble Recoveries
56 Fumble Recovery Yards
1 Fumble Recovery Touchdown
55.5 Quarterback Sacks*
54 Approximate Value
3 Playoff Games
*Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981. - Major Accolades and Awards: Pro Bowl (1972 & 1973)
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