American professional football player Chris Smith, 31, passed away on April 17, 2023. He had a successful eight-year career in the National Football League (NFL), playing for five different teams, including the Jacksonville Jaguars, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Las Vegas Raiders, and Baltimore Ravens.

Born on February 11, 1992, Smith played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks, where he showcased his remarkable athleticism. During his senior year in 2013, he was recognized as a second-team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) selection. His impressive performance on the field led him to the NFL, where he was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL Draft.

In 2019, while playing for the Cleveland Browns, he suffered a great personal loss when his girlfriend, Petara Cordero, passed away tragically in a car accident, just a few weeks after giving birth to their daughter.

Throughout his career, Smith played in 73 games, earning 88 tackles, 8.5 sacks, two passes defensed, and a forced fumble. His contributions to the teams he played for were significant, and his commitment and hard work made him a highly respected athlete in the NFL.

Sadly, Smith’s life was cut short, and the cause of his death remains undisclosed.

How Many Children Did Chris Smith NFL Have?

Chris Smith is the father of three children, one of whom is Haven Smith, the daughter of his late girlfriend Petara Cordero. Haven was born in August 2019, but tragically, her mother was killed in a car accident just four months later.

Petara was only 47 years old when she passed away. The accident occurred when Chris’ Lamborghini got a puncture, and while they were pulled over, another car crashed into the passenger side of the vehicle, hitting Petara as she exited. Chris and Petara had planned to marry in July 2020.

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