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Jim Smith is a former wide receiver out of Michigan, selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 75th overall pick (round 3) in the 1977 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Birmingham Stallions and Los Angeles Raiders.
Draft Details
Jim Smith Career Stats
- 2× Super Bowl champion (XIII, XIV)
- First-team All-American (1976)
- 2× First-team All-Big Ten (1975, 1976)
Career Totals
| Receptions | Receiving yards | Receiving touchdowns |
|---|---|---|
| 113 | 2,103 | 25 |
Career History
- Pittsburgh Steelers (1977–1982)
- Birmingham Stallions (1983–1985)
- Los Angeles Raiders (1985)
Born: Harvey, Illinois, U.S. · Height: 6-2 · Weight: 205 lb
Draft Class Context
Jim Smith was the 8th of 24 WRs selected in the 1977 draft. The 75th overall pick has been used 54 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Russell Wilson in 2012, who played 216 games. Michigan had 5 players drafted in 1977, among them Rob Lytle and Calvin O'Neal. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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