Kevin Smith
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Running Back Stats
| Year | Team | Games | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | DET | 9 | 37 | 134 | 1 | 10 | 16 | 79 | 1 | 0 | 33 |
| 2011 | DET | 7 | 74 | 364 | 5 | 24 | 30 | 202 | 3 | 0 | 103 |
| 2010 | DET | 6 | 33 | 125 | 0 | 11 | 16 | 123 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| 2009 | DET | 13 | 217 | 747 | 4 | 40 | 56 | 409 | 1 | 2 | 142 |
| 2008 | DET | 16 | 239 | 975 | 8 | 39 | 39 | 286 | 0 | 1 | 172 |
Career Summary
Kevin Smith was a UCF running back who played five NFL seasons with Detroit.
Smith was UCF's first consensus football All-American and a record-setting running back. Detroit selected him in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft.
He played five seasons with the Lions and later began a coaching career.
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Early Life
Smith is from Miami, Florida.
UCF identifies Smith as a Miami native.
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High School
Smith played at Southridge High School in Miami.
Smith was a three-year letterwinner at Southridge High School. He was a two-year all-Dade County selection as a running back and free safety.
As a junior, he rushed for 1,125 yards and 15 touchdowns.
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College Career
Smith set major UCF and NCAA rushing marks during three seasons with the Knights.
Smith rushed for 4,679 yards at UCF from 2005 through 2007. His 2007 season included 2,567 rushing yards, 450 carries and 13 100-yard games.
He set NCAA FBS single-season records for carries and 100-yard games, and his 2,567 yards were second-most in FBS history at the time.
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Path to the NFL
Detroit selected Smith in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft.
Detroit traded up to select Smith with the first pick of the third round in the 2008 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
Smith played five NFL seasons with Detroit and scored 17 rushing touchdowns.
Smith played five seasons with the Lions and totaled 17 rushing touchdowns. As a rookie, he rushed for 976 yards and eight touchdowns while catching 39 passes for 286 yards.
His best 2008 game came against Carolina, when he rushed for 112 yards on 24 carries.
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Career Accomplishments
Smith was UCF's first consensus All-American and a 2019 UCF Athletics Hall of Fame inductee.
Smith was the 2005 Conference USA Freshman of the Year and the 2007 Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year. He was inducted into the UCF Athletics Hall of Fame in 2019.
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Playing Style
Smith was a high-volume running back who produced as both a freshman and a record-setting junior.
Smith's 2007 season featured an NCAA-record 450 carries. He also gained 1,178 yards as a true freshman, including a 202-yard Hawaii Bowl performance.
UCF had recruited him after observing his running ability in high school despite his senior-year defensive-back role.
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Legacy
Smith's 2007 season remains the defining rushing season in UCF football history.
Smith set 17 UCF rushing records and helped the Knights win their first conference title in 2007. UCF recognizes him in its Athletics Hall of Fame.
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Post-Career
Smith began coaching after his playing career.
Smith served on the UCF football staff from 2015 through 2017 before becoming Florida Atlantic's running backs coach.
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