Marvel Amos Smith (born August 6, 1978) is an American former professional

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player who was an

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for nine seasons in the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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. He was selected by the

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in the second round of the

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, and also was a member of the

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. A one-time

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selection, Smith earned two Super Bowl rings with the Steelers.

Early life

Smith attended Skyline High School in Oakland, California, and was a top student and a letterman in football. In football, he was a two-time All-City selection.

College career

Smith attended

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, where he was an

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n first-team selection in 1999, having only allowed one sack all season. He earned a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies.

Professional career

Pittsburgh Steelers

Smith was selected by the

in the second round (38th overall) in the

. He was selected to represent the AFC in the 2005 Pro Bowl for the first time after winning

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. Smith was considered by many to be one of the most important players on the Steelers' offensive line. Unfortunately, back injuries hampered him at the end of 2007 and limited him to a handful of games in 2008. The Steelers chose not to re-sign him after his 2003, 6-year, $26 million contract lapsed in the 2009 offseason.

San Francisco 49ers

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after the 2008 season, Smith agreed to terms with the

on March 27, 2009. The deal contained a maximum value of $10.5 million. Smith announced his retirement on August 28.49ers Tackle Marvel Smith Retires, Offensive Line Depth a Concern
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References

External links

Pittsburgh Steelers bioSan Francisco 49ers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Smith, Marvel 1978 births Living people Players of American football from Oakland, California American football offensive tackles American Conference Pro Bowl players Arizona State Sun Devils football players Pittsburgh Steelers players San Francisco 49ers players Skyline High School (Oakland, California) alumni 21st-century African-American sportsmen 20th-century African-American sportsmen