286. Dennis Smith
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Dennis Smith was one of the best Defensive Backs in the history of the Denver Broncos.
A six-time Pro Bowl Selection, Smith recorded 30 Interceptions and well over 1,000 Tackles and as of this writing is the leading tackler for the franchise as well as the top finisher in Tackles overall in the 1983 Season. While Smith does not have a Super Bowl Ring, he appeared in three of those games, where the Broncos may not have appeared in had he not been there patrolling the Secondary. Smith's career would span 14 seasons (all with Denver), and he started 170 of his 184 Games.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Santa Monica, California, U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Saturday, 01 January 2000
- Position: Safety
- Games Played: 184
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Notable Statistics: 30 Interceptions
431 Interception Return Yards
1 Forced Fumble
17 Fumble Recoveries
69 Fumble Recovery Yards
1 Fumble Recovery Touchdown
15.0 Quarterback Sacks
1,158 Combined Tackles
23 Solo Tackles*
6 Assisted Tackles*
100 Approximate Value
12 Playoff Games
2 Interceptions
13 Interception Return Yards
5 Combined Tackles
5 Solo Tackles
*Solo and Assisted Tackles became statistics in the 1999 Season. - Played For: Denver Broncos
- College: USC
- Drafted: 2nd Round, 15th Overall in 1981
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Major Accolades and Awards:
Super Bowl Rings (None)
Second Team All-Pro (1) (1989)
Pro Bowl (6) (1985, 1986, 1989, 1990, 1991 & 1992)
Most Solo Tackles (1) (1983)
Most Combined Tackles (1) (1983) -
Other Points of Note:
Top Ten Defensive Player of the Year Finishes:
5th in 1989
Top Ten Finishes: Fumble Return Yards (1) (1984)
Top Ten Finishes: Interceptions (1) (1991)
Top Ten Finishes: Combined Tackles (4) (1981, 1982, 1983 & 1984) - Notable All Time Rankings: 44. Combined Tackles: 1,158
- Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None
Should Dennis Smith be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 42.9%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 14.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 42.9%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%
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