Bo Smith
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Bo Smith is a defensive back
who is currently a member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
in the Canadian Football League
. He signed with the British Columbia Lions
of the CFL
in 2007. Smith played football collegiately at the University of Kentucky
before transferring to Weber State during his senior year.
Smith has also been a member of the New York Jets
.
for three years at the University of Kentucky
. Prior to the 2006 season, Smith was dismissed by Kentucky after he was found to be in violation of team rules. Subsequently, Smith finished his collegiate career at Weber State. During his brief tenure at Weber, Smith played well enough to receive an invitation to the 2007 NFL Combine.
A hamstring injury at the combine would sideline Smith who was unable to generate interest from any NFL teams following the injury.
British Columbia Lions
on May 28, 2007.
following his stand out season with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2009 when he only allowed four touchdown receptions. Smith was waived by the team on September 4, 2010.
Defensive back
In American football and Canadian football, defensive backs are the players on the defensive team who take positions somewhat back from the line of scrimmage; they are distinguished from the defensive line players and linebackers, who take positions directly behind or close to the line of...
who is currently a member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a Canadian Football League team based in Hamilton, Ontario, founded in 1950 with the merger of the Hamilton Tigers and the Hamilton Wildcats. The Tiger-Cats play their home games at Ivor Wynne Stadium...
in the Canadian Football League
Canadian Football League
The Canadian Football League or CFL is a professional sports league located in Canada. The CFL is the highest level of competition in Canadian football, a form of gridiron football closely related to American football....
. He signed with the British Columbia Lions
British Columbia Lions
The BC Lions are a professional Canadian football team competing in the West Division of Canadian Football League . Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, the Lions play their home games at BC Place Stadium in Downtown Vancouver, having previously played at Empire Stadium in East Vancouver from 1954...
of the CFL
Canadian Football League
The Canadian Football League or CFL is a professional sports league located in Canada. The CFL is the highest level of competition in Canadian football, a form of gridiron football closely related to American football....
in 2007. Smith played football collegiately at the University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
The University of Kentucky, also known as UK, is a public co-educational university and is one of the state's two land-grant universities, located in Lexington, Kentucky...
before transferring to Weber State during his senior year.
Smith has also been a member of the New York Jets
New York Jets
The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
.
College career
Smith was the starting cornerbackCornerback
A cornerback is a member of the defensive backfield or secondary in American and Canadian football. Cornerbacks cover receivers, to defend against pass offenses and make tackles. Other members of the defensive backfield include the safeties and occasionally linebackers. The cornerback position...
for three years at the University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
The University of Kentucky, also known as UK, is a public co-educational university and is one of the state's two land-grant universities, located in Lexington, Kentucky...
. Prior to the 2006 season, Smith was dismissed by Kentucky after he was found to be in violation of team rules. Subsequently, Smith finished his collegiate career at Weber State. During his brief tenure at Weber, Smith played well enough to receive an invitation to the 2007 NFL Combine.
A hamstring injury at the combine would sideline Smith who was unable to generate interest from any NFL teams following the injury.
British Columbia Lions
Smith signed with the CFLCanadian Football League
The Canadian Football League or CFL is a professional sports league located in Canada. The CFL is the highest level of competition in Canadian football, a form of gridiron football closely related to American football....
British Columbia Lions
British Columbia Lions
The BC Lions are a professional Canadian football team competing in the West Division of Canadian Football League . Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, the Lions play their home games at BC Place Stadium in Downtown Vancouver, having previously played at Empire Stadium in East Vancouver from 1954...
on May 28, 2007.
New York Jets
On January 8, 2010, Smith was signed to a reserve future contract by the New York JetsNew York Jets
The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
following his stand out season with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2009 when he only allowed four touchdown receptions. Smith was waived by the team on September 4, 2010.