Robbie Smith (Canadian football)
Robert Smith (born April 17, 1997) is a professional Canadian football defensive lineman for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
| No. 40 Toronto Argonauts | |
 Smith before an Argonauts game in 2021. | |
| Born: | April 17, 1997 Brampton, Ontario |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Defensive lineman |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 247 lb (112 kg) |
| University | Wilfrid Laurier |
| High school | St. Thomas Aquinas |
| CFL draft | 2019 / Round: 2 / Pick: 9 |
| Drafted by | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2019–present | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career stats | |
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University career
Smith played U Sports football with the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks from 2015 to 2018.[1] He was a member of the 2016 Yates Cup championship team and was named an OUA All-Star in 2017 and 2018.
Professional career
Smith was drafted ninth overall in the 2019 CFL Draft by the Toronto Argonauts and signed with the team on May 16, 2019.[2] He made his professional debut on June 22, 2019, against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He recorded his first career sack on July 18, 2019, against the Calgary Stampeders' Nick Arbuckle.[3] He later made his first career start on August 16, 2019, against the Edmonton Eskimos. Smith finished his rookie campaign having played in 14 regular season games, starting in four, and recorded 15 defensive tackles, one special teams tackle, four sacks, and one forced fumble. He did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the 2020 CFL season.
References
- "Wilfrid Laurier, Robbie Smith bio". Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
- "Argos sign seven from 2019 Draft Class". Toronto Argonauts. May 16, 2019.
- "Toronto Argonauts vs Calgary Stampeders". Canadian Football League. July 18, 2019.