The Seattle Seahawks’ birthday celebrations continue with linebacker Malcolm Smith, who turns 36 today.
Smith, who played on Pete Carroll’s defense in his first three seasons at USC, was reunited with his former college coach when the Seahawks selected him in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL Draft.
Malcolm Smith’s early Seahawks career
In his rookie season, Smith was named as the second-string weakside linebacker behind LeRoy Hill, making 16 tackles and two QB hits over 12 games played. Smith had his best game of the season during a Week 10 matchup versus the Baltimore Ravens, recording four tackles, a sack, and a forced fumble to help Seattle to a 22-17 victory.