1/12/2019

Evan Smith

 Former Salinas High graduate and Tampa Bay offensive lineman Evan Smith was nominated for the NFL's Salute to Service Award.

 The 32-year-old Smith is one of 32 players nominated for the honor, which annually recognizes NFL players, coaches and personnel who demonstrate a commitment to honoring and supporting military.

 Finalists for the award, presented by USAA, will be announced at the NFL Honors award show on Feb. 2.

  Smith grew up in a military household, as his father was a member of the United States Army 82nd Airborne Division. His grandfather served in the Navy during World War II, and his brother earned a Purple Heart.

 Smith served as the honorary speaker at the General H Norman Schwarzkopf Military Family of the Year Awards.

An undrafted free agent out of Idaho State in 2009, Smith spent five seasons in Green Bay, earning a Super Bowl ring, before signing with Tampa Bay in 2014.


 
 
 
 
 

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