Billy Ray Smith Jr.

Billy Ray Smith Jr.
No. 54
PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born (1961-08-10) August 10, 1961
Fayetteville, Arkansas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight231 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High schoolPlano (Plano, Texas)
CollegeArkansas (1979–1982)
NFL draft1983: 1st round, 5th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Sacks26.5
Interceptions15
Fumble recoveries14
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Billy Ray Smith Jr. (born August 10, 1961) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for ten seasons during the 1980s and 1990s. He played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks, and was twice recognized as a unanimous All-American. Smith was selected in the first round of the 1983 NFL draft, and played professionally for the NFL's San Diego Chargers.