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10 things to know about Texans defensive back/special teamer Tremon Smith

Mar 24, 2025 at 01:25 PM

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Smith is back in Houston for his second stint with the Texans
Was a special teams standout and cornerback here in 2021 and 2022
Returned a kickoff 98 yards for a score late in the first quarter of a December 2021 victory at Jacksonville
Has two career interceptions, and both came in the road game at Dallas in December of 2022
Entering 8th NFL season in 2025, and has also played in Kansas City, Green Bay, Indianapolis and most recently in Denver
Got the nickname "1-Way" in college, for his jersey number, and his ability to run north-south and not zig-zag on the field
His Instagram handle is "_1waytre"
Born in Anniston, Alabama
1st-Team All-State quarterback at Saks High School in 2013 in Alabama
Picked off 15 passes in college career, voted an All-Southland Conference cornerback at University of Central Arkansas

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