DT · Minnesota Vikings
Lyman Smith
Age 69 · 196 cm (6'5") · 113 kg · Born Sep 24, 1956 · Duke
NFL career
1978
debut year
1978
last season
1
seasons
—
jersey
College: Duke
Other "Smith" players in NFL history
Different players, same surname — ordered by most recent.
Career badges
Retired
External profiles
Duke alumni in the NFL
Other NFL players who attended Duke.
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Graham Barton
C · 2024 · Buccaneers
Jacob Monk
C · 2024 · Packers
Evan Deckers
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Shaka Heyward
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Josh Blackwell
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Chris Rumph II
LB · 2021 · Saints
Deon Jackson
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DT peers of the era
Other DTs who debuted within five seasons of Lyman Smith.
Born on September 24
Joe Greene
1946 · Pittsburgh Steelers
John Zook
1947 · Los Angeles Rams
John McMakin
1950 · Seattle Seahawks
Terry Metcalf
1951 · Washington Commanders
Joe Washington
1953 · Atlanta Falcons
Mike Ozdowski
1955 · Baltimore Ravens
Paul McFadden
1961 · Atlanta Falcons
Tom Flaherty
1964 · Cincinnati Bengals