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    Za'Darius Smith

    Za'DariusSmith

    • Defensive End
    • Birthdate
      9/8/1992
    • College
      Kentucky
    • Draft Info
      2015: Rd 4, Pk 122 (BAL)
    • Birthplace
      Greenville, AL

    Stats

    • SOLO
      223
    • SACK
      70.5
    • FF
      10
    • INT
      0
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