Southern Illinoise University Athletics
Dave Smith - Saluki Hall of Fame
Dave Smith
- Induction:
- 2026
Smith was the leader of the SIU offensive line during his four-year career at Southern. He was named first-team All-MVFC and honorable mention All-American in 1987 and second-team All-MVFC in 1986. He blocked for Byron Mitchell in 1985 when he rushed for 1,211 yards, the second-most yards in school history at the time.
The 1986 Saluki Football squad finished 7-4, good for second in the Gateway Conference, beating two ranked teams in Murray State and Northern Iowa.
After graduating from SIU, Smith was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals, appearing in 14 games. The Bengals went 12-4, winning the AFC Central and playing in Super Bowl XXIII. They ultimately fell to the Joe Montana-led San Francisco 49ers.
The 1986 Saluki Football squad finished 7-4, good for second in the Gateway Conference, beating two ranked teams in Murray State and Northern Iowa.
After graduating from SIU, Smith was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals, appearing in 14 games. The Bengals went 12-4, winning the AFC Central and playing in Super Bowl XXIII. They ultimately fell to the Joe Montana-led San Francisco 49ers.
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