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Troy Smith # prospect in 2007 NFL Draft.

Troy Smith NFL Draft Bio

Troy James Smith (born July 20, 1984) is a gridiron football quarterback for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. He played college football for The Ohio State University, was recognized as an All-American, and won the 2006 Heisman Trophy. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL Draft, and has also played for the NFL's San Francisco 49ers and the UFL's Omaha Nighthawks.

Smith's mother raised him and two siblings in Columbus, Ohio, then moved to the Glenville neighborhood of Cleveland. Smith first brought out an interest in playing football in Cleveland, where he played for the Glenville A's, initially as running back and tight end. Irvin White, his coach, moved Smith to quarterback after a few games and Smith stayed in the position.

In 1993, Smith was placed in foster care with Diane and Irvin White while his mother dealt with personal issues.

Smith played his first two years at St. Edward High School in Lakewood, Ohio, but was thrown off the team after elbowing an opponent in the head while playing in a varsity football game. He transferred to Glenville High School in Cleveland, Ohio shortly thereafter.

Smith graduated from Glenville where he was coached by Ted Ginn, Sr., father of his teammate Ted Ginn, Jr. Interestingly, Smith and Ginn went on to play together at Ohio State. After his junior football season in high school, Smith was invited to participate in the Elite 11 competition, featuring the eleven top ranked high school quarterback prospects in the US. He earned good praise following his performance, and although it was relatively late in the recruiting process, Ohio State offered Smith a football scholarship. He verbally committed to the Buckeyes, signing his letter of intent on February 6, 2002, the last player for the upcoming season.

Smith threw for 969 yards and 12 touchdowns in his senior year. He played alongside former San Francisco 49er, Ted Ginn, Jr., while leading Glenville to the state playoffs.

Smith also played three years of basketball and ran track (high jump, long jump and 1,600-meter relay). West Virginia University and Ohio State recruited him. Smith accepted the last scholarship of Ohio State's 2002 football recruiting class.

Draft Year: 2007 NFL Football Draft Prospect Stats for Troy Smith

Pre-Rank	Prospect Name	Position Played	Height	Weight
	Troy Smith	Quarterback	6' 0"	225 lbs
Round	Selected	Team	School	Hometown
5	174	Baltimore Ravens	Ohio State	Columbus, Ohio

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