Joe Smith (football player)
| Born: |
August 26, 1979 Monroe, Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Status | Retired |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | RB |
| College | Louisiana Tech |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2003 | Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL) |
| 2003 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL) |
| 2005 | Tennessee Titans (NFL) |
| 2005 | Rhein Fire (NFLE) |
| 2006–2008 | BC Lions (CFL) |
| 2008 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 2007 |
| CFL West All-Star | 2007 |
| Awards | 2007 Eddie James Memorial Trophy |
Joseph O’Brien "Joe" Smith (born August 26, 1979) is aformer professional Canadian football player in the Canadian Football League. Smith plays the running back position. In 2007, in only his second season with the team, Smith became the BC Lions' all-time single-season rushing leader (breaking the previous record of 1,510 yards).
Born in Monroe, Louisiana, Smith's hometown is Cleveland, Texas.
Smith played collegiately as a running back at Louisiana Tech University for 2 years following his transfer from the New Mexico Military Institute. At Louisiana Tech, Smith rushed for 2,189 yards and added 450 receiving yards to go along with 25 touchdowns. As a senior, Smith was selected to the First Team All-Western Athletic Conference Team and was named his team's offensive Most Valuable Player.
Smith graduated from Louisiana Tech with a bachelor's degree in sociology.
Following his graduation from Louisiana Tech, Smith began his professional football career in 2003 as a free agent running back with the Jacksonville Jaguars. However, he was cut after spending 15 weeks on the practice squad.
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