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Royce Smith is a former guard out of Georgia, selected by the New Orleans Saints with the 8th overall pick (round 1) in the 1972 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons.
Draft Details
Royce Smith Career Stats
- Unanimous All-American (1971)
- Jacobs Blocking Trophy (1971)
- 2× First-team All-SEC (1970, 1971)
Career History
- New Orleans Saints (1972–1973)
- Atlanta Falcons (1974–1976)
Born: Savannah, Georgia, U.S. · Height: 6-3 · Weight: 250 lb
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| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  BUF |
Walt Patulski | DE |  Notre Dame |
| 1 | 2 |  CIN |
Sherman White | DE |  California |
| 1 | 3 |  CHI |
Lionel Antoine | OT | Southern Illinois |
| 1 | 4 |  ARI |
Ahmad Rashad | WR |  Oregon |
| 1 | 5 |  DEN |
Riley Odoms | TE |  Houston |
| 1 | 6 |  TEN |
Greg Sampson | DE |  Stanford |
| 1 | 7 |  GB |
Willie Buchanon | DB |  San Diego State |
| 1 | 9 |  NYJ |
Jerome Barkum | TE |  Jackson State |
| 1 | 10 |  MIN |
Jeff Siemon | LB | Stanford |
| 1 | 11 | GB |
Jerry Tagge | QB |  Nebraska |
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