Defensive back Brandon Smith is entering his 10th season with the Red and White. He and defensive end Charleston Hughes both came to Calgary in 2008 and are currently the longest-serving Stampeders.

Smith played his first game on June 26, 2008, against the BC Lions and played his 100th game on July 18, 2015, against Winnipeg.

He was the team’s nominee for Most Outstanding Defensive Player in 2011 when he led the Stampeders with 65 tackles and was a CFL all-star in 2014 when he again led the team, this time with a career-high 85 tackles.

The two-time Grey Cup champ is an active in the Calgary community during the season and is the player rep for the Every Yard Counts program, presented by Shane Homes.

Smith lettered in football, track and basketball in high school in Oakland and returns to the Bay Area every off-season where he works as an accountant.

Here are some more fun facts about Smitty that you may not have known…

What was your first pet?

A dog named Nitro

What is your second-favourite sport?

Basketball

Your favourite place you have traveled?

London

What is your nickname?

Smitty

What is your favourite band/song?

Billie Jean

What was your first car?

Buick

What was your favourite subject in school?

Math

What is your biggest pet peeve?

Snoring

What is your favourite food?

Chicken wings

What is your favourite Calgary restaurant?

Chicken on the Way

Who is your favourite actor/actress?

Will Smith

Who is your best friend on another CFL team?

Keon Raymond

What was your childhood football number?

12

What is the worst place you have ever traveled?

Mexico

What is your favourite vegetable?

Corn

What is your pre-game meal?

Pasta alfredo

Who is your roommate on the road?

It varies. Charleston Hughes or Ciante Evans.

Do you have a pre-game ritual?

I clip my finger nails before every game.

What piece of equipment are you fussiest about?

Gloves. I don’t like them too tight on the top of my hands. I’ve got to have some good mobility.

What is your favourite CFL road city to visit?

Montreal. Parlez-vous français?