D'Anthony Smith

D'Anthony Smith (born June 9, 1988) is an American football nose tackle who is currently on the Chicago Bears. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisiana Tech.

Early years

Smith was born in Berlin, Germany, but eventually moved to Fort Polk, Louisiana. At Pickering High School, Smith competed in three sports, football, basketball and shot put. He started all four years at the school, and every year but one, he received an award for his play on the defensive line. As a senior at the school he had 80 tackles and three sacks.

College career

In his collegiate debut as a true freshman in 2006, Smith intercepted a pass that was deflected by another player against Nebraska. Smith overall, started eight games and came off the bench in five for the Bulldogs and had 38 tackles. His career high in tackles came against North Texas when he had seven, he also had five against Fresno State.

Against Fresno State as a sophomore in 2007, Smith equaled his total from the season before with five tackles, but also added a sack on their quarterback Tom Brandstater. For the season, he started 11 games and missed one due to injury and had 42 tackles and three sacks. Smith tied his career high in tackles with seven against Central Arkansas.