J._T._Smith_(American_football) References

Receptions:	544
Receiving yards:	6,974
Receiving touchdowns:	35

John Thomas (J. T.) Smith
No. 81, 86, 84
Position:	Wide receiver, return specialist
Personal information
Born:	October 29, 1955 (age 68); Leonard, Texas, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
College:	North Texas
Undrafted:	1978
Career history
As a player:
	Washington Redskins ( 1978); Kansas City Chiefs ( 1978– 1984); St. Louis / Phoenix Cardinals ( 1985– 1990);
As a coach:
	Iowa Barnstormers ( 2011); Interim head coach;
Career highlights and awards
	First-team All-Pro ( 1980); Second-team All-Pro ( 1987); 2× Pro Bowl ( 1980, 1988); NFL receptions leader (1987); NFL receiving yards leader (1987);
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:
Receptions:	544
Receiving yards:	6,974
Receiving touchdowns:	35
	Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

John Thomas "J. T." Smith (born October 29, 1955) is a former professional American football player who played in the National Football League from 1978 to 1990. A 6'2", 185-lb. undrafted wide receiver and punt returner from the University of North Texas, Smith played for the Washington Redskins, the Kansas City Chiefs, and the St.Louis/Phoenix Cardinals. His best year as a professional came during the strike shortened 1987 season for the Cardinals when he led the NFL with 91 receptions for 1,117 yards.^[1]

On May 17, 2011, Smith was named the interim head coach of the Iowa Barnstormers in the Arena Football League.^[2] He remained the head coach until the conclusion of the season.

References

^ "J.T. Smith Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2022-07-31.
^ "Barnstormers: Head Coach John Gregory Resigns". Iowa Barnstormers. May 17, 2011. Archived from the original on March 19, 2012. Retrieved June 29, 2011.

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[1] "J.T. Smith Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2022-07-31.

[2] "Barnstormers: Head Coach John Gregory Resigns". Iowa Barnstormers. May 17, 2011. Archived from the original on March 19, 2012. Retrieved June 29, 2011.

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