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Fred Smerlas is a former nose tackle out of Boston College, selected by the Buffalo Bills with the 32nd overall pick (round 2) in the 1979 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Buffalo Bills, San Francisco 49ers and New England Patriots.
Draft Details
Fred Smerlas Career Stats
- 4× First-team All-Pro (1980–1983)
- 5× Pro Bowl (1980–1983, 1988)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1979)
- Buffalo Bills Wall of Fame
- Buffalo Bills 50th Anniversary Team
- Buffalo Bills 25th Anniversary All Time Team
- Second-team All-East (1977)
Career Totals
| Sacks | Interceptions | Fumble recoveries |
|---|---|---|
| 29.0 | 2 | 10 |
Career History
- Buffalo Bills (1979–1989)
- San Francisco 49ers (1990)
- New England Patriots (1991–1992)
Born: Waltham, Massachusetts, U.S. · Height: 6-4
Draft Class Context
Fred Smerlas was the 2nd of 5 NTs selected in the 1979 draft. The 32nd overall pick has been used 56 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Drew Brees in 2001, who played 305 games. Boston College had 2 players drafted in 1979, including Jim Rourke. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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