Fernando Smith (born August 2, 1971) is a former American football defensive end who played in the National Football League. He is from Flint, MI and graduated from Flint Northwestern High School and then Jackson State University in 1994. He was drafted in the second round of the 1994 NFL Draft with the 55th overall pick by the Minnesota Vikings He played 4 seasons for the Minnesota Vikings, and then one season each for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Baltimore Ravens, St. Louis Rams before retiring in 2001. External links 1994 Draft. Player statistics - Fernando Smith 1971 births Living people American football defensive ends Baltimore Ravens players Jacksonville Jaguars players Jackson State Tigers football players Minnesota Vikings players Players of American football from Flint, Michigan St. Louis Rams players