Will Smith (defensive end)

Total tackles	463
Sacks	67.5
Forced fumbles	20
Fumble recoveries	7
Pass deflections	26
Interceptions	2
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Will Smith
	Smith with the New Orleans Saints in 2012
No. 91
Position	Defensive end
Personal information
Born	July 4, 1981; Queens, New York, U.S.
Died	April 9, 2016 (aged 34); New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight	282 lb (128 kg)
Career information
High school	Proctor (Utica, New York)
College	Ohio State (2000–2003)
NFL draft	2004: 1st round, 18th overall pick
Career history
	New Orleans Saints (2004–2013); New England Patriots (2014)*;
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
	Super Bowl champion (XLIV); Pro Bowl (2006); NFL forced fumbles co-leader (2004); PFWA All-Rookie Team (2004); New Orleans Saints Ring of Honor; New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame; BCS national champion (2002); First-team All-American (2003); Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year (2003); Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year (2003); First-team All-Big Ten (2003); Second-team All-Big Ten (2002);
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles
Total tackles	463
Sacks	67.5
Forced fumbles	20
Fumble recoveries	7
Pass deflections	26
Interceptions	2
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

William Raymond Smith III (July 4, 1981 – April 9, 2016) was an American professional football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes and was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the first round of the 2004 NFL draft, where he played for the entirety of his career. Smith was murdered by firearm during an altercation after a traffic crash.