<italics>The Hall of Fame defensive end out of Virginia Tech turned 51 years old on June 18, 2014. The first overall pick of the 1985 NFL draft, Bruce Smith is the league’s all-tme sacks leader with 200. In his 19-year career (15 with Buffalo, 4 with Washington), Smith made 11 Pro Bowls and was an 8-time First-Team All-Pro.</italics> Bruce Smith had an all-state high school career at Booker T. Washington High School, and received an athletic scholarship to play at Virginia Tech. Smith was selected for the All-America Team in 1984.

Smith had a career total of 46 sacks while at Virginia Tech — 22 of which came in his junior season. He also received first team All-America honors.

The young Smith recorded 71 tackles for loss, amounting to 504 yards lost for opponents. Smith was awarded the Outland Trophy, an award for the top lineman in the nation.

Smith poses with his family outside the 1985 NFL Draft. Smith was the number one overall pick.

NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle fits Smith for his new jersey during the NFL Draft on April 20.

Smith sacks Bears QB Jim McMahon on Oct. 2.

Smith tackles Houston Oilers QB Warren Moon in a 17-10 playoff win on Jan 1.

Smith celebrates after a play against the Oilers on Jan. 1.

Smith looks on during a playoff win against the Oilers.

Smith takes down Patriots QB Doug Flutie on Oct. 1.

Bruce Smith looks on during the 1990 Pro Bowl in a year he made 19 sacks and 101 tackles.

Smith and the Bills defeated the LA Raiders on Jan. 20 to advance to the Super Bowl.

Smith during a Super Bowl XXV press conference.

Smith sacks Giants QB Jeff Hostetler for a safety in Super Bowl XXV. Despite Smith’s efforts, the Bills lost, 20-19.