Antonio Smith

Antonio Smith is a professional athlete in the National Football League. He is currently a defensive end for the Houston Texans.

Smith, who previously played with the Arizona Cardinals, signed as a free agent with the Texans on February 28, 2009. The contract was said to be worth $35 million over five seasons.ESPN.com: Texans to Sign ex-Cards DE Smith

Antonio DeShonta Smith was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on October 21, 1981. He attended John Marshall high school. He continued his education at Oklahoma State University. In 2004, Smith was selected with the 135th pick in the fifth round of the NFL draft by the Arizona Cardinals.AZ Cardinals: Antonio Smith

Smith in two games for the Cardinals in his first season. In 2005, he appeared in 12 games with 16 total solo tackles including three sacks. In 2007, he recorded one of his best seasons when he finished the season with 43 total tackles with 5.5 sacks. He followed that up in 2008 with 41 tackles and 3.5 sacks.AZ Cardinals: Antonio Smith

On January 3, 2009, Antonio Smith recorded a safety against Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL wild card game.New York Times: Host at last, Cardinals show Falcons the door (January 3, 2009) Smith and teammate Darnell Dockett were later fined $10,000 and $20,000 respectively for excessive celebration after the score.ProFootballTalk.com: Two Cardinals Fined for Celebration

• Mahalo's Guide to the Houston Texans
• ESPN.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 6'4"
  • Weight: 285 lbs
  • Rookie year: 2004

• October 21, 1981: Born

• 2004: Drafted by Arizona Cardinals

• 2008: Records a safety in 2008 Wild Card game

• 2009: Signs with the Houston Texans