Wayne Lester Smith (born May 9, 1957) is a former American football defensive back who played eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL). A graduate of Chicago's Harper High School, He was an 11th round selection (278th overall pick) in the 1980 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions out of Purdue University. He would play for the Lions (1980–1982), the St. Louis Cardinals (1982–1986), and the Minnesota Vikings (1987). Wayne has two daughters, Cha-Chi and Chasaty Smith. He is married to Toi Robertson-Smith.

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NFL.com player page

1957 births

Living people

American football defensive backs

Detroit Lions players

Minnesota Vikings players

Purdue Boilermakers football players

St. Louis Cardinals (football) players

Players of American football from Chicago

National Football League replacement players

Wayne Smith (defensive back)