He was selected by the Oilers in the 16th round of the 1968 NFL/AFL draft after playing college football at Miami University.
Robert Bert Smith was born on December 28, 1945, in Williamson, West Virginia.
[1] Smith was selected by the Houston Oilers of the American Football League (AFL) in the 16th round, with the 430th overall pick, of the 1968 NFL/AFL draft.
[2] He played in six games for the Oilers in 1968 and spent part of the season on the taxi squad.
[3] Smith signed with the New England Patriots of the National Football League in 1971 but was later released.