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Wayne Smith
Detroit Lions
278th pick
108
Games
2.5
Sacks
10
Interceptions
Wayne Smith is a former defensive back out of Purdue; Wisconsin La Crosse; Harold Washington College, selected by the Detroit Lions with the 278th overall pick (round 11) in the 1980 NFL Draft. He played 108 regular-season games from 1980 to 1987.
Draft Details
Year
Round
Round 11
Pick
278th overall
Team
Position
Wayne Smith Career Stats
- Primary starter for 6 seasons.
Career Totals
| Games | Sacks | Def INT |
|---|---|---|
| 108 | 2.5 | 10 |
Career span: 1980–1987.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
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