Blue Bombers sign veteran defensive back Bo Smith
Published on August 20, 2013 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Winnipeg Blue Bombers News Release
WINNIPEG, MB - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed veteran defensive back Bo Smith to their practice roster.
Smith (6-0, 185, Weber State, DOB: September 12, 1983 in Owensboro, Kentucky) spent the last five seasons with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats where he appeared in 56 games and recorded 168 tackles, 13 pass knockdowns, one forced fumble, six interceptions and two fumble recoveries. He signed with the New York Jets in 2010 and recorded three tackles during the preseason before being among the team's final cuts. Smith played one season at Weber State where he started all 11 games and recorded 44 tackles, two interceptions, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and four pass knockdowns. He spent three seasons at Kentucky prior to his time at Weber State, starting 10 of 32 games played.
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