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kevin smith
Running Back
Central Florida 5th Year
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 217
Born: 12/17/86 Miami, Fl.
Draft: ‘08, R3 (64)-Det
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MANE FACTS
¾ smith grew up as a fan of the Miami Dolphins, though he was a big fan
of Dallas Cowboys; rB emmitt smith, Wr Michael irvin, Te Jay Novacek
and CB Deion sanders (when he was with the falcons)
¾ one of smiths’ favorite TV programs is America’s Best Dance Crew. His
favorite actor is Denzel Washington and favorite movie is Training Day.
¾ on game days, smith relies on the hot tub to relax and loosen himself
up before meditating to get focused. He prefers to wear his socks high
and, in fact, prefers two pair of socks.
¾ smith collects air Jordan tennis shoes.
TRANSACTIONS
¾ signed by the <strong>lions</strong> on November 7, 2011.
¾ Placed on reserve/injured list by the <strong>lions</strong> December 15, 2009.
¾ Drafted by the Detroit <strong>lions</strong> in the third round (64th overall) of the
2008 Nfl Draft.
PRO
Productive as both a rusher and a receiver, he has also proven effective
in the backfield as a pass protector. Career rushing totals include 561
attempts for 2,212 yards and 16 touchdowns. led the team in rushing in
both 2008 and 2009.
¾ Played in 42 games (29 starts) during his career.
¾ as a receiver, he has tallied career totals of 113 catches for 1,003
yards and 4 touchdowns.
¾ led Detroit with 1,162 yards from scrimmage in 2009 while playing
through shoulder injuries through most of the first 13 games. He also
led the team with 747 rushing yards, was second with 41 receptions
and third with 415 receiving yards.
¾ Had solid rookie season when he led the team in rushing attempts
(238), rushing yards (976), rushing average (4.2) and rushing touchdowns
(eight).
2011: Made season debut with the <strong>lions</strong> at Chicago (11/13). Had 72 attempts
for 356 yards (4.9 avg) and 4 touchdowns on the ground and 22 catches for
179 yards (8.1 avg) and 3 touchdowns as a receiver.
¾ smith rushed for career-high 140 yards (16 attempts; 8.8 avg) and tied
a career high with 2 rushing touchdowns <strong>vs</strong>. Carolina (11/20). He also
caught 4 passes for 61 yards and a touchdown.
¾ His 201 total yards from scrimmage (140 rushing, 61 receiving) set a new
career high as did his 3 total touchdowns (2 rush, 1 pass).
¾ in the second quarter, he registered a 43-yard run, which was the
second longest of his career. His only longer run was a 50-yard run at
Minnesota 10/12/08. He then caught a pass on the next play and took
it 28 yards for a touchdown. in back-to-back plays, smith accounted for
71 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown (43-yard run, 28-yard pass).
¾ Gained 36 yards rushing and 21 yards receiving <strong>vs</strong>. Green Bay (11/24)
before leaving the game with an ankle injury.
¾ scored on 2-yard rushing touchdown at New orleans (12/4).
¾ inactive with an ankle injury <strong>vs</strong>. Minnesota (12/11).
¾ led the team with 43 yards rushing at oakland (12/18).
¾ scored twice, once rushing and another receiving, in the win <strong>vs</strong>. san
Diego (12/24). He carried the ball 15 times for 49 yards and caught 2
passes for 12 yards. Third career game with 2+ touchdowns and second
with both a rushing and receiving TD (both in 2011).
¾ Caught 4 passes for 26 yards and 1 touchdown at Green Bay (1/1) and
had 9 carries for 35 yards on the ground.
COLLEGE
established new school career rushing records with 905 carries for 4,864
yards (5.37 avg) and 45 touchdowns. His 4,864 yards rank second in
Conference Usa history; his 180 points scored in 2007 rank fourth on the
NCaa season-record chart. During his junior campaign smith set a major
college record of 450 rushing attempts, topping the old mark of 405 carries
by Marcus allen (UsC) in 1981 and falling just 62 yards shy of setting the
NCaa season-rushing record of 2,628 yards set by former <strong>lions</strong> great, Barry
sanders (oklahoma state) in 1988.
¾ started 34-of-36 games at Central flordia.
¾ led the nation in rushing in 2007, becoming the second player in
NCaa major college annals to rush for over 2,500 yards in a season
as a senior in 2007.
¾ all-Conference Usa first-team choice and named co-offensive Player of
the year while setting school and league records with 2,567 yards and
29 touchdowns, as his 450 carries (5.7 avg) set another NCaa seasonrecord
list. also ranked third in the nation with 2,809 all-purpose yards,
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an average of 200.64 yards per game.
¾ as a sophomore, he was a second-team all-Conference Usa selection,
despite playing in just nine games.
¾ led the team with 206 carries for 934 yards (4.5 avg) and seven
touchdowns in 2006.
¾ as a true freshman, he earned freshman all-american and freshman
all-Conference Usa selection by the Gridiron report. set a school
rushing record for freshman with 1,178 yards on 249 carries (4.7 avg)
and nine touchdowns.
PERSONAL
lettered three times in football at southridge High school and was a
two-time all-Dade County selection as both a running back and free
safety, recording 53 tackles and four interceptions during his senior season.
¾ as a junior, he rushed for 1,125 yards and 15 touchdowns.
¾ He was a member of the school’s academic Honor roll.
¾ son of Pam and Mario smith.
SMITH’S SINGLE-GAME BESTS
rushing attempts ....................................................................................................................28 at GB 12/28/08
rushing yards: ..................................................................................................................... 140 <strong>vs</strong>. Car 11/20/11
long rush: ............................................................................................................................... 50 at Min 10/12/08
rushing Touchdowns: .............................................................................................................2 <strong>vs</strong>. Car 11/20/11
receptions: ..............................................................................................................................7 <strong>vs</strong>. Was 10/26/08
receiving yards: ...................................................................................................................104 <strong>vs</strong>. Cle 11/22/09
long reception:.................................................................................................................... 63t <strong>vs</strong>. Cle 11/22/09
receiving Touchdowns:.........................................................................1 (three times) last <strong>vs</strong>. sD 12/24/11
Total yards............................................................................................................................ 201 <strong>vs</strong>. Car 11/20/11
SMITH’S CAREER STATISTICS
RUSHING RECEIVING
Year Tm G S Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD TYds
2008 Det 16 12 238 976 4.2 50 8 39 286 7.3 27 0 1258
2009 Det 13 13 117 747 3.4 31 4 41 415 10.1 63t 1 1162
2010 Det 6 0 34 133 3.9 15 0 11 123 11.2 27 0 256
2011 Det 7 4 72 356 4.9 43 4 22 179 8.1 28 3 508
Totals 42 29 461 2212 4.8 50 16 113 1003 8.9 63t 4 3184
POSTSEASON RUSHING RECEIVING
Year Tm G S Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD TYds
2011 Det 1 1 6 21 3.5 9 0 2 20 10 13 0 41
Totals 1 1 6 21 3.5 9 0 2 20 10 13 0 41
2011 (Det)
Date Opp G S Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD TYds
9/11 at TB 0 0 NoT WiTH TeaM
9/18 KC 0 0 NoT WiTH TeaM
9/25 at Min 0 0 NoT WiTH TeaM
10/2 at Dal 0 0 NoT WiTH TeaM
10/9 CHi 0 0 NoT WiTH TeaM
10/16 sf 0 0 NoT WiTH TeaM
10/23 aTl 0 0 NoT WiTH TeaM
10/30 at Den 0 0 NoT WiTH TeaM
11/13 at Chi 1 0 4 19 4.8 14 0 2 0 0.0 0 0 19
11/20 Car 1 0 16 140 8.8 43 2 4 61 15.3 28 1 201
11/24 GB 1 1 7 36 5.1 15 0 3 21 7.0 14 0 57
12/4 at No 1 1 6 34 5.7 17 1 6 46 7.7 18 0 63
12/11 MiN 0 0 iNaCTiVe/iNJUreD
12/18 at oak 1 0 15 43 2.9 14 0 1 3 3.0 3 0 46
12/24 sD 1 1 15 49 3.3 21 1 2 12 6.0 9 1 61
1/1 at GB 1 1 9 35 3.9 8 0 4 26 6.5 10 1 61
Totals 7 4 72 356 4.9 43 4 22 169 8.5 28 3 508
Postseason RUSHING RECEIVING
Date Opp G S Att Yds Avg Lg TD Rec Yds Avg Lg TD TYds
1/7 at No 1 1 6 21 3.5 9 0 2 20 10 13 0 41
Totals 1 1 6 21 3.5 9 0 2 20 10 13 0 41