A.J. Smith

Background

Smith, A.J. was born on February 28, 1949.

Education

Graduate in Health and Physical Education, Kentucky Wesleyan College, Owensboro, 1971.

Career

Teacher health and physical education Providence Junior High School Systems, 1971—1985. Assistant coach Cranston West High School, Rhode Island, 1971—1976, University Rhode Island, 1978. Wide receiver Eastern Football League Attleboro Kings, Massachusetts, 1972—1974.

Head coach Eastern Football League Rhode Island Kings, 1976. Volunteer part-time scout NFL New York Giants, 1977. Part-time scout NFL New England Patriots, 1978—1980, NFL Houston Oilers, 1981.

Scouting position United States Football League Chicago Blitz., 1982—1983, United States Football League Pittsburgh Maulers, 1984. Director pro personnel NFL San Diego Chargers, 1985—1986, assistant general manager, director pro personnel, 2001—2003, executive vice president, general manager, since 2003. Area scout NFL Buffalo Bills, 1987—1989, assistant director college scouting, 1989—1993, director pro personnel, 1993—2000.

Achievements

• A.J. Smith has been listed as a noteworthy professional sports team executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Susan Smith; children: Andrea, Kyle.

Spouse:

Susan Smith

child:

Kyle Smith

child:

Andrea Smith