The speed of Jackie Smith earned him a late-round selection (10th Round) in 1963 by St. Louis, who converted the Flanker into Tight End.
Smith was an excellent blocker, but his receiving skills helped transform the position, and he amassed 7,918 Yards with 40 Touchdowns from the air. He also earned five consecutive Pro Bowl Selections (1966-70).
Notably, Smith also served as the Cardinals Punter for his first three years.
He entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1994.
Retired after the 1976 Season (though would come out of retirement and join the Dallas Cowboys in the 1977 Season)
160 Games Started
460 Receptions
7,918 Receiving Yards
40 Receiving Touchdowns
38 Rushing Attempts
327 Rushing Yards
3 Rushing Touchdowns
127 Punts
4,971 Punting Yards
0 Pass Completions
3 Pass Attempts
1 Interception
5 Kick Returns
103 Kick Return Yards
96 Approximate Value
2 Playoff Games
2 Receptions
8 Receiving Yards
1 Rushing Attempt
-9 Rushing Yards
Second Team All-Pro (1968)
Pro Bowl (1966, 1967, 1968, 1969 & 1970)
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