J. T. Smith (American football)

Receptions:	544
Receiving yards:	6,974
Receiving touchdowns:	35

John Thomas (J. T.) Smith
No. 81, 86, 84
Position:	Wide receiver, return specialist
Personal information
Born:	October 29, 1955; Leonard, Texas, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
College:	North Texas
Undrafted:	1978
Career history
As a player:
	Washington Redskins (1978); Kansas City Chiefs (1978–1984); St. Louis / Phoenix Cardinals (1985–1990);
As a coach:
	Iowa Barnstormers (2011); Interim head coach;
Career highlights and awards
	First-team All-Pro (1980); Second-team All-Pro (1987); 2× Pro Bowl (1980, 1988); NFL receptions leader (1987); NFL receiving yards leader (1987);
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:
Receptions:	544
Receiving yards:	6,974
Receiving touchdowns:	35
	Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

John Thomas "J. T." Smith (born October 29, 1955) is a former professional American football player who played in the National Football League from 1978 to 1990. A 6'2", 185-lb. undrafted wide receiver and punt returner from the University of North Texas, Smith played for the Washington Redskins, the Kansas City Chiefs, and the St.Louis/Phoenix Cardinals. His best year as a professional came during the strike shortened 1987 season for the Cardinals when he led the NFL with 91 receptions for 1,117 yards.

On May 17, 2011, Smith was named the interim head coach of the Iowa Barnstormers in the Arena Football League. He remained the head coach until the conclusion of the season.

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