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PLAYER BIO6-1 | 200 | OKLAHOMA | 4TH YEAR | BORN 9.3.86 | EDMOND, OKACQUIRED D-3 IN ‘08 | SANTA FE HS, EDMOND, OKReggie Smith made significant strides in 2010 for the 49ers.Smith, who transitioned to the safety position in 2009 after liningup at cornerback during his rookie season, started the final 7games of 2010 at strong safety. He set career-highs in tackles (37)and INTs (1), while adding a career-high 14 tackles on special teams.Smith started The Reggie Smith II Foundation, which is dedicatedto serving the community by supporting under privileged childrenand families that have been associated with tragic life situations andeconomic hardship.// TRANSACTIONSOriginally a 3rd-round (75th pick overall) draft choice by SF in 2008.// GOLDMINE• Reggie’s big game mentality on the field goes with his big heart offof it. Reggie participates year round in his own foundation, The ReggieSmith II Foundation, which aims at giving back to the inner-cityyouth of Oklahoma City and its surrounding areas. The foundationprovides funding for children and families by giving out scholarshipsto attend school and provide necessities that wouldn’t otherwisebe available. This includes their yearly backpack drive as well ashosting an annual Thanksgiving dinner, where they provide basketsfilled with food and necessary goods. Reggie also sponsors his annualRookie 31 Football Camp at Edmon Santa Fe High School. Alongwith his foundation, Reggie participates in a variety of other charitableevents throughout the year. Reggie always has time when itcomes to giving back. He is a regular participant with the 49ers CommunityRelations department which involves going out into the bayarea community every Tuesday.// 2010• Set new career highs with 37 tackles, 1 INT, and 4 passes defensed.• Made his first career start vs. TB (11/21) and totaled 3 tackles.• Registered his first career INT, vs. Sea. (12/12), picking off QB MattHasselbeck and returning the ball 20 yds. to the Seattle 11-yd. line toset up a 22-yd. FG by K Jeff Reed.• Set a career-high 7 tackles at StL (12/26).// 2009• Suffered a groin injury at Min. (9/27) and was inactive for Weeks4-9.// 2008• Posted 2 special teams tackles in first action vs. Det. (9/21).• Saw action vs. StL (11/16) and made first career tackle.// COLLEGESaw action in 39 games (36 starts) at Oklahoma, with 20 starts comingat SS and 16 at CB. A two-time All-Big 12 first-team selection,recorded 166 tackles, 22 PDs, 8 INTs (1 returned for TD), 3 FRs (2returned for TDs) and 1 sack in three-year career. Also returned 33kickoffs for 721 yds. (21.9 avg) and 67 punts for 490 yds. (7.3 avg)with 1 TD. Started 13 games as a senior after making 10 starts atSS and 3 starts at CB as a junior. Spent first 2 games as a reservebefore starting final 10 games at SS as a freshman.// PERSONAL• Attended Santa Fe (Edmond, OK) HS, lining up as a DB, WR and RB.• A two-time all-state choice, earned USA Today first-team honors as asenior after recording 63 tackles and 6 INTs on defense, while rushingfor 935 yds. on 122 carries with 9 TDs and catching 47 passes for607 yds. with 8 scores.• Named Oklahoma Offensive POY as a junior after leading team toClass 6A championship game.• Also lettered in basketball and track, clocking a personal best 10.8 inthe 100-meter.• Born Reginald Smith II (9/3/86) in Edmond, OK.// INJURY REPORT2009: Inactive for 5 games [vs. StL (10/4), vs. Atl. (10/11), at Hou. (10/25),at Ind. (11/1) and vs. Ten. (11/8) with a groin injury.SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS \\147// MEDIA GUIDE