Ex-Raiders CB Sean Smith Released From Prison Early After Serving Five Months For Felony Assault

Former Oakland Raiders cornerback Sean Smith got the chance to leave prison early on Tuesday.

Raiders’ Sean Smith Released From Prison

The 31-year-old was released from prison after serving only the first five months of a one-year sentence. Smith had pled guilty to felony assault in March.

The cornerback shared his elation at his newfound freedom in a tweet:

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Smith had also been charged with aggravated battery, although that count was ultimately dismissed. Last week, TMZ Sports reported that Smith could be released from prison early for good behavior. The outlet shared this video in March:

According to ESPN, prosecutors stated Smith’s sister’s boyfriend was the victim of the attack, which came after the latter attempted to meddle in an argument between the cornerback and his sister. ESPN reported that prosecutors claimed Smith “stomped on the man’s head.”

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The Raiders cut Smith just one day prior to his official guilty plea.

Smith, a second-round draft pick out of Utah in 2009, has logged 14 interceptions, 424 tackles and one touchdown in his career. He signed a four-year, $38 million deal with Oakland as a free agent in 2016. His performance on the field dropped significantly after that. In 2017, T.J. Carrie beat him for the starting cornerback position.

Smith has also played for the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins.

Article by Pablo Mena