William Arley Smith (1912–1999) was an American professional football player who played in the National Football League (NFL) during the 1930s. He first gained prominence during his collegiate career playing for the Washington Huskies at the University of Washington. In 1933, Smith was named the most valuable player of the Huskies team after an outstanding season in which he scored 46 points, contributing significantly as both a pass receiver and a kicker.
Following his standout collegiate performance, Smith received major national honors. He was selected as a first-team end on the 1933 College Football All-America Team, earning recognition from the All-America Board, Liberty magazine, and the North American Newspaper Alliance. This collegiate success paved the way for his entry into professional sports.
Smith went on to play professional football in the NFL, spending six seasons with the Chicago Cardinals. Playing at the end position, he contributed to the team on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. His six-year tenure in the NFL established him as a reliable two-way player during a formative era of professional American football.
