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Al Smith

Observer · DISC type ci
Lead Ambassador NFL Alumni Association at NFL Alumni Association
📍 Franklin, Tennessee, United States

Al Smith is a former All-Pro NFL linebacker with over 30 years of leadership experience spanning sports, business management, and financial services. He serves as Chairman and Lead Ambassador for the NFL Alumni Association and is an NFL Compliance Officer. He holds a Bachelors from Utah State and a Masters from Tennessee State University.

Beyond his professional roles, Al is a published author and dedicated to mentorship and fundraising. He is heavily involved in supporting fellow NFL alumni and local youth organizations through his leadership in the Tennessee chapter of the NFL Alumni Association. He is also an active public speaker, recently presenting to an audience of over 1, 000 doctors.

After an 11-year All-Pro career in the NFL, he authored the book "Think Like a Pro Act Like a Pro".

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Lead Ambassador NFL Alumni Association
Job Level
Senior
Location
Franklin, Tennessee, United States
Personality Overview

How Al shows up

Curious
Example Seeker
Assertive

They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Priorities

Topics Al cares about

Leadership & Mentorship
Authored the book "Think Like a Pro Act Like a Pro" and has over 30 years of leadership experience on and off the field, including mentoring.
Supporting NFL Alumni
Holds multiple high-level positions, including Chairman and Lead Ambassador, with the NFL Alumni Association, focusing on advocacy and player support.
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Career

Work history

1-2022
Lead Ambassador NFL Alumni Association
NFL Alumni Association
1-2018
Chairman of The Board of Directors
NFL Alumni Association
7-2015
Compliance Officer
National Football League (NFL)
3-2015 - 3-2016
Director of Player Devleopment
Vanderbilt University
4-2009 - 2020
NFL Alumni President Tennessee/ National Board of Director
NFL Alumni Association
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
Bachelor's Degree
Utah State University
Master's Degree
Tennessee State University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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