Fred Smerlas
Nose tackle · 1979–1992
Fred Smerlas is a former nose tackle who played from 1979 to 1992. Fred played college football at Boston College and was drafted in 1979 (round 2, pick 32). Listed at 6'3" and 270 lb.
Fred Smerlas: facts
- Position
- Nose tackle (NT)
- Career
- 1979–1992 (14 seasons)
- College
- Boston College
- Draft
- 1979, round 2, pick 32 (Buffalo Bills)
- Born
- April 8, 1957
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 270 lb
- Last team on record
- New England Patriots
Source: nflverse player and career records (CC BY 4.0). See the other 1979 draft picks in our database.
Fred Smerlas: career by team
Fred is an NFL Grid answer for Bills and 49ers, Bills and Patriots, 49ers and Patriots.
Seasons on each roster from the nflverse roster files (CC BY 4.0); old team names are shown under today's franchise.
Also from Boston College
- AJ DillonRB · Panthers
- Cam HorsleyDL · Titans
- Chris LindstromOL · Falcons
- Christian MahoganyOL · Lions
- Donovan EzeiruakuDL · Cowboys
- Drew KendallOL · Eagles
- Elijah JonesDB · Cardinals
- Harold Landry IIILB · Patriots
Drafted near Fred in 1979
- Jerry RobinsonRound 1, pick 21 · LB
- Jon GieslerRound 1, pick 24 · OT
- Mike StensrudRound 2, pick 31 · NT
- Mark GastineauRound 2, pick 41 · DE
- Dave HuffmanRound 2, pick 43 · C
- Bob GolicRound 2, pick 52 · DT
Fred Smerlas: questions
What position does Fred Smerlas play?
Nose tackle (NT), as recorded in the nflverse data.
Where did Fred Smerlas go to college?
Boston College. 31 other players in our dataset came from the same school.
When was Fred Smerlas drafted?
In 1979, round 2, pick 32, by the Buffalo Bills.
How tall is Fred Smerlas?
6'3" (75 inches), 270 lb.
Facts from nflverse (CC BY 4.0). Photos only from Wikimedia Commons under free licences, credited above. AllStar Grid is independent and not affiliated with the NFL or its teams. Credits