NT · New England Patriots
Fred Smerlas
Age 69 · 191 cm (6'3") · 122 kg · Born Apr 8, 1957 · Boston College
NFL career
1979
debut year
1992
last season
14
seasons
—
jersey
College: Boston College
Career badges
Retired
14-year career
External profiles
Boston College alumni in the NFL
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NT peers of the era
Other NTs who debuted within five seasons of Fred Smerlas.
Born on April 8
Rick Danmeier
1952 · Minnesota Vikings
Mike Nelms
1955 · Washington Commanders
Ricky Bell
1955 · Los Angeles Chargers
Terdell Middleton
1955 · Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Scott Fitzkee
1957 · Los Angeles Chargers
Joseph Pellegrini
1957 · Atlanta Falcons
Daryle Skaugstad
1957 · Green Bay Packers
Matt Bouza
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