[1] He then went on to college at the University of Maryland, where he played defensive back from 1985 to 1988, earning a degree in criminal justice.
[2][3] Smith attended training camp with the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL) in 1989 and 1990.
He played for London again the following season, and made the Saskatchewan Roughriders practice roster, but did not see game action.
He continued with the team after it relocated to Canada for six more years with the Montreal Alouettes, being named an all-star in 1996 and 2000.
[4][5] Today Irvin Smith works as a lieutenant for the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service.