DeMaurice Smith is well-known as the leading advocate for the players' union of America's most popular sport. Likewise, he played a major role in helping the players and NFL owners come to terms on a new collective bargaining agreement.

Picture of Executive Director of the NFL Players Association, DeMaurice Smith
Caption: Picture of Executive Director of the NFL Players Association, DeMaurice Smith (Photo: People)


Still Married! Who is DeMaurice Smith Wife?

Since 1993, DeMaurice Smith has been happily married to his wife Karen Padgett Smith. So, he has been living a blissful married life with his spouse. DeMaurice and his wife Karen married for more than three decades. However, Smith hasn't shared any information related to his wife Karen. Therefore only limited information about Karen available on the internet. 

DeMaurice Smith with his wife Karen Padgett Smith & their son Alex
Caption: DeMaurice Smith with his wife Karen Padgett Smith & their son Alex (Photo: Instagram) 


As per reports, the duo initially met each other when they were in law school. Eventually, they dated until Karen agreed to be Demaurice Smith’s wife. However, Smith got married to his wife Karen in a beautiful wedding ceremony held in presence of friends and families in the year 1993. The married couple is still going strong and has learned the secret to maintaining a healthy relationship. 


DeMaurice Smith Shared Two Kids with His Wife Karen

DeMaurice Smith shared two kids with his wife Karen out of their married life. He still manages to be a great dad to his children despite having a busy schedule and immense responsibility. The couple shared 2 children; they are Elizabeth Smith (daughter) and Alex Smith (son).

Picture of DeMaurice Smith's wife Karen Padgett Smith & their 2 kids
Caption: Picture of DeMaurice Smith's wife Karen Padgett Smith & their 2 kids (Photo: Instagram)


Alex is a Lacrosse varsity player who carries the banner of the University of Maryland. Likewise, the couple's daughter Elizabeth is a sophomore at Kenyon College in Ohio. DeMaurice lives in Bethesda's Woodhaven neighborhood with his family. Also, the couple is both growing old but their Instagram snaps still show their love and passion for one another.


Facts About DeMaurice Smith

  • On February 3, 1964, DeMaurice Smith was born in Washington, D.C.
  • Having American nationality, DeMaurice is of Afro-American ethnicity. 
  • Well, details of his parents and early life still kept private by Smith. 
  • DeMaurice has earned his J.D from the University of Virginia School of Law. 
  • Also, he has a B.A. degree in political science from Cedarville University, a Christian college in Ohio.
  • Smith was a trial lawyer and litigation partner in the Washington, D.C. offices of Latham & Watkins and Patton Boggs prior to his work with the NFLPA. 
DeMaurice Smith posing for the picture
Caption: DeMaurice Smith posing for the picture (Photo: times)


  • Also, he works as the chair of the firm's government investigations and white-collar practice group.
  • Likewise, DeMaurice spent nine years with the U.S. Attorney's office. 
  • On March 15, 2009, he was elected unanimously as Executive Director of the NFLPA. 
  • DeMaurice Smith has earned an estimated net worth of $10 Million
  • Likewise, Smith has been earning an annual salary of $3 Million out of his job.