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Rico Smith, Jr

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Position:
  
Wide receiver

Weight:
  
200 lb (91 kg)


Height:
  
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)

Name
  
Rico Jr.

Date of birth:
  
(1969-01-14) January 14, 1969 (age 46)

High school:
  
Paramount High School

Place of birth:
  
Compton, California

Rico Louis Smith, Jr. (born January 14, 1969) is a former American college and professional football player who was receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for five seasons. He attended and played college football for Cerritos College and later transferred to the University of Colorado at Boulder. A six-round draft choice selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 1992 NFL Draft, he played four years with the Cleveland Browns and one year with the New York Jets.

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Personal life

Smiths' parents are Rico and Doris Smith. He has a sister named Akita. Smith has three children with his wife, Guimay (three sons, Tiery, Troy and Taijay).

Early years

Smith was born in Compton, California. He grew up playing baseball, football and running track in Long Beach and Carson. He graduated from Paramount High School, where he played football, basketball, baseball and track for the Paramount Pirates.

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  • References

    Rico Smith, Jr. Wikipedia