Former Steeler into ASU HOF

Two time Super Bowl Champion Marvel Smith will be honored today in Arizona, as the Sun Devils induct him into their Hall of Fame. Marvel was a standout offensive tackle for the Sun Devils from 1996 to 1999 before being drafted by the Steelers in the second round of the 2000 draft.

At Arizona State, Marvel was named All-PAC 10 honorable mention in 1998 as a Junior. As a Senior, he was named first team All-PAC team and first team All-American after allowing only one sack.

Smith was drafted in the second round, 38th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2000 draft. Smith played for the Steelers from 2000 to 2008 including Super Bowl XL and XLIII. He was selected to his only Pro Bowl in 2005 after helping anchor a terrific offensive line that led the Steelers to their first championship since 1979. Smith played in 111 games, starting 108 of them.

Marvel missed three games at the end of the 2007 season and nearly all of the 2008 season, only playing five games. The Steelers chose not to resign Marvel and out right released him. He caught on with the San Francisco 49ers, but did not play a regular season game.

Marvel was a cog on the Steelers line for just shy of a decade and was a force, helping the Steelers get back to their championship ways. Congratulations to Marvel and his family on this honor.