Stevonne Latrall Smith Sr. is an American former professional football player who played as a wide receiver for sixteen seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Carolina Panthers.
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He also played for the Baltimore Ravens.
Smith Sr. played college football for the Utah Utes, and was drafted by the Panthers in the third round of the 2001 NFL Draft.
Smith Sr, a five-time Pro Bowl selection and three-time All-Pro, emerged as one of the NFL’s most productive wide receivers of the 21st century, leading the league in catches, receiving yards, and touchdowns in 2005.
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He played for the Panthers for thirteen seasons before signing with the Ravens in March 2014.
He is the Panthers’ all-time leader in total touchdowns (67), receptions (836) and receiving yards (12,197).
At the time of his retirement in Jan. 2017, he ranked:
- Seventh in NFL career all-purpose yards (19,180),
- Seventh in NFL career receiving yards (14,731),
- Twelfth in career receptions (1,031), and
- 25th in receiving touchdowns (81).
Smith Sr. is married to Angie Smith and they have four children: Steve Smith Jr., Peyton Smith, Boston Smith and Baylee Smith.
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