| Steve Smith Sr. Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 9 in |
| Weight | 88 kg |
| Date of Birth | May 12, 1979 |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Spouse | Angie Smith |
Steve Smith Sr. is an American sportscaster and former professional football player who is widely regarded as one of the best wide receivers in NFL’s history. During his 16-year career, he played with the Carolina Panthers (2001-2013) and Baltimore Ravens (2014-2016). Post his retirement in 2016, Steve became a sports analyst for various shows on the NFL Network.
Born Name
Stevonne Latrall Smith Sr.
Nick Name
Steve
Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
Los Angeles, California, United States
Residence
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Nationality
Education
He graduated from the University High School located in Los Angeles in 1997.
Furthermore, he studied at Santa Monica College for 2 years from 1997 to 1998. Later from 1999 to 2000, he continued his studies at the University of Utah.
Occupation
Sportscaster, Former Professional Football Player
Family
- Father – Steven Smith
- Mother – Florence Young
Net Worth
In 2024, Steve Smith Sr.’s net worth was $10 million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Position
Wide Receiver, Return Specialist
Shirt Number
89 – Carolina Panthers
89 – Baltimore Ravens
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 9 in or 175 cm
Weight
88 kg or 194 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Steve Smith Sr. has dated –
- Angie Smith – He has been happily married to Angie Smith since October 7, 2000. The couple is parents to 4 children: 3 sons named Peyton Smith, Boston Smith, and Steve ‘Deuce’ Smith Jr., and a daughter named Baylee Smith.
Race / Ethnicity
Black
He has African-American ancestry.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Tattoos all over his body
Religion
Evangelical Christianity
Steve Smith Sr. Facts
- He was selected to play for the Carolina Panthers in the 3rd round (74th overall) of the 2001 NFL Draft on April 21, 2001.
- While playing for the Carolina Panthers, Steve was awarded the 2005 ‘NFL Comeback Player of the Year’ Award along with Tedy Bruschi, who was the linebacker for the New England Patriots.
- He played alongside Chad Johnson while studying at Santa Monica Junior College. Johnson went on to become a successful wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals.
- In 2005, Steve was the highest-ranking player in terms of catches, touchdowns, and receiving yards, thus, distinguishing him as one of the most productive wide receivers of the 21st century.
- In 2011, he became the 35th player in the history of the NFL to amass 10,000 receiving yards.
- In the past, Steve and his wife Angie co-founded the Posey Foundation in honor of his deceased junior college teammate, Demetrius Posey. He has stated that the foundation’s goal is to foster lifetime friendships.
- On June 14, 2017, The Charlotte Observer reported that he voluntarily paid the full college tuition fee, which amounted to $40,000 a year, for the author and Twitter personality Elexus Jionde’s education at Ohio State University.
- At the end of his career, Steve ranked 7th in NFL career all-purpose yards (19,180), 7th in NFL career receiving yards (14,731), 12th in career receptions (1,031), and 25th in receiving touchdowns (81).
- On October 6, 2019, he was inducted into the Carolina Panthers team’s Hall of Honor along with Jake Delhomme, Wesley Walls, Jordan Gross.
Featured Image by Melanie Rodgers Cox / Wikimedia / Public Domain
