Riley Smith (American football)

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Riley Smith
Position(s):
Quarterback
Halfback
Linebacker		 Jersey #(s):
35
Born: July 14, 1911(1911-07-14)
Greenwood, Mississippi
Died: August 9, 1999 (aged 88)
Mobile, Alabama
Career Information
Year(s): 1936–1938
NFL Draft: 1936 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2
College: Alabama
Professional Teams
Career Stats
Passing yards     290
Receiving yards     300
Touchdowns     6
Stats at NFL.com
Career Highlights and Awards
  • No notable achievements
College Football Hall of Fame

Riley Henry Smith (July 14, 1911 – August 9, 1999) was an American football quarterback in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins. He was the first player that signed from the draft that played in the NFL. He was the second player taken in the 1936 NFL Draft.

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