allowed the team to release Alan Campos, keeping only 5 linebackers, with Smith backing up all three linebacker positions, in order to make room for cornerback Deion Sanders under the salary cap. He appeared in 14 games with 3 starts, missing 2 games with a broken jaw. He posted 22 tackles (8 solo), one sack, 14 special teams tackles (fifth on the team). He had 5 special teams tackles against the Carolina Panthers. He wasn't re-signed after the season. New Orleans Saints On September 9, 1998, he signed as a free agent with the New Orleans Saints. He appeared in 15 games as a backup, making 4 defensive tackles, 4 special teams tackles and one forced fumble. In 1999, he appeared in 12 games, recording 8 special teams tackles (fourth on the team), one forced fumble and no defensive tackles. On December 16, 1999, he was placed on the injured reserve list. He wasn't re-signed after the season. Personal life Smith is the owner of JPC Bail Bonds. He was the football head coach of Piedmont Christian High School and has held many football training camps for the youth of Iredell County, North Carolina. He is married to Maria Robinson-Smith they have 5 children and 6 grandchildren. References External links East Carolina Hall of Fame profile 1965 births Living people American football linebackers Atlanta Falcons players Chicago Bears players Dallas Cowboys players East Carolina Pirates football players New Orleans Saints players High school football coaches in Virginia Pittsburgh Steelers players People from Statesville, North Carolina Players of American football from North Carolina High school football coaches in North Carolina Ed Block Courage Award recipients