Steve Smith Sr.
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Stevonne Latrall Smith Sr. is an American sportscaster and a former professional football player. Smith was a wide receiver for sixteen seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Carolina Panthers, also playing for the Baltimore Ravens. He played college football for the Utah Utes, and was selected by the Panthers in the third round of the 2001 NFL draft. After retiring from the NFL, Smith became a sports analyst and show host for NFL Network.
Smith with the Panthers in October 2006
Smith catching a pass for the Baltimore Ravens in a game against the Cleveland Browns in September 2014
Smith with the Ravens in 2014
2001 NFL draft
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The 2001 NFL draft was the 66th draft annual of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible professional football players. The draft, which is officially referred to as the "NFL Player Selection Meeting", was held at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York on April 21–22, 2001.
Richard Seymour was drafted number sixth overall and went on to win three Super Bowl championships with the New England Patriots. A three-time first-team All-Pro, he was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2022.
Santana Moss was one of four players from the University of Miami chosen in the first round, more than any other school.
Although T. J. Houshmandzadeh was not selected until the final round of the draft, he went on to play in the Pro Bowl in 2007.