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Billy Ray Smith, Former Chargers MVP and No. 5 Draft Pick, Dies at 64

Billy Ray Smith, a former San Diego Chargers linebacker who was a team MVP and the No. 5 overall pick in the NFL Draft, has died at age 64, his family announced Wednesday.

Published Jul 30, 2026, 8:42 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Former San Diego Chargers linebacker Billy Ray Smith has died, his family announced. He was 64.