Da'Mon Cromartie-Smith

Summary

Da'Mon Jonnel Cromartie-Smith (born February 17, 1987) is a former safety. He was originally signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football for the University of Texas at El Paso.

Da'Mon Cromartie-Smith
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Cromartie-Smith in the 2011 NFL season
No. 42
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1987-02-17) February 17, 1987 (age 37)
Riverside, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:203 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High school:Rancho Verde
(Moreno Valley, California)
College:Texas-El Paso
Undrafted:2010
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:4
Player stats at NFL.com

College career edit

He played college football at Texas-El Paso.

Professional career edit

Pittsburgh Steelers edit

After going undrafted in the 2010 NFL Draft, he signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

On December 8, 2011, he made his season debut against the Cleveland Browns. He only recorded one tackle in that game.

On August 31, 2012, he was released.[1][2]

Washington Redskins edit

Cromartie-Smith signed with the Washington Redskins on August 9, 2014.[3] He was released during final cuts on August 29, 2014.[4]

On January 2, 2015, the Redskins signed Cromartie-Smith to a futures contract.[5] On September 5, he was waived with an injury settlement for final roster cuts before the start of the regular season.[6]

Personal life edit

Cromartie-Smith is the younger brother of retired NFL fullback, Terrelle Smith.[7][8] On an edition of “The Steel Crew” Podcast, Da’Mon revealed he is not related to former NFL defensive backs Antonio Cromartie, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, and Marcus Cromartie.[9][10]

References edit

  1. ^ "Veteran OL Trai Essex among cuts as Steelers reach 53". nfl.com. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  2. ^ "Steelers make final cuts, keep Charlie Batch". ProFootballTalk. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  3. ^ "Thompson waived, Cromartie-Smith signed by Redskins". CSNWashington.com. August 9, 2014. Archived from the original on August 11, 2014. Retrieved August 9, 2014.
  4. ^ Jones, Mike. "Cornerback Richard Crawford among first players cut by Redskins". Washington Post. Retrieved August 29, 2014.
  5. ^ Jones, Mike (January 2, 2015). "Redskins sign safety, defensive lineman to futures contracts". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved January 2, 2015.
  6. ^ "9/5: Redskins Make Roster Moves". Redskins.com. September 5, 2015. Archived from the original on June 9, 2017. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
  7. ^ "Pittsburgh Steelers: Damon Cromartie-Smith". Archived from the original on August 6, 2012. Retrieved August 14, 2012.
  8. ^ Da’Mon Cromartie-Smith, Texas-El Paso, NFL Draft - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com
  9. ^ Steelers Re-sign Practice Squad Safety Da’Mon Cromartie-Smith | Steelers Depot
  10. ^ Jones, Mike (August 9, 2014). "Redskins sign S Da'Mon Cromartie-Smith, waive CB Patrick Thompson". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved August 9, 2014.

External links edit

  • UTEP Miners football bio Archived April 29, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  • Pittsburgh Steelers bio