Neil Smith (American football)

Neil Smith
Smith, c. 1997–1999
No. 90, 91
PositionDefensive end
Personal information
Born (1966-04-10) April 10, 1966
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight270 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High schoolMcDonogh 35 (New Orleans)
CollegeNebraska (1984–1987)
NFL draft1988: 1st round, 2nd overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Tackles625
Sacks104.5
Forced fumbles30
Fumble recoveries12
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Neil Smith (born April 10, 1966) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1988 to 1996, the Denver Broncos from 1997 to 1999, and the San Diego Chargers in 2000. Before his NFL career, he played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, where he was an All-American in 1987. He also co-owned an arena football team, the Kansas City Command.