Royce Smith

Royce Smith
No. 64, 66
PositionGuard
Personal information
Born(1949-06-17)June 17, 1949
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
DiedJanuary 22, 2004(2004-01-22) (aged 54)
Claxton, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High schoolSavannah (GA) Groves
CollegeGeorgia
NFL draft1972: 1st round, 8th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Royce Lionel Smith (June 17, 1949 – January 22, 2004) was an American professional football player who was a guard for five seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the first round (8th overall) of the 1972 NFL draft. He appeared in most games during these seasons but was unable to force his way into the starting lineup.