Detron Smith
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| Position: | Fullback | ||||||||
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| Born: | February 25, 1974 Dallas, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 229 lb (104 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Lake Highlands (Dallas, Texas) | ||||||||
| College: | Texas A&M | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1996 / Round: 3 / Pick: 65 | ||||||||
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Detron Nigel Smith (born February 25, 1974) is an American former professional
High school and college
Smith was a consensus Texas Top 100 selection at
Smith was primarily a blocking back during his career at Texas A&M, creating holes for future NFL running backs Rodney Thomas, Greg Hill, and Leeland McElroy. He rushed 57 times for 184 yards (3.2 yards per carry) and one touchdown, while catching 33 passes for 300 yards (9.1 yards per catch) with a long of 35 yards. Smith also returned five kickoffs for 54 yards. During his first two years at A&M (1992–93), Smith's running backs coach was his future Broncos offensive coordinator and current Denver Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak. Smith made a key block on a McElroy touchdown in the 1993 game against Texas that secured the Southwest Conference title for the Aggies.[1]
NFL
Smith was the first blocking fullback selected when he was drafted in the third round (65th overall) of the
During his tenure in the NFL, Smith was known as a high energy player who would sacrifice his body on blocking and
References
- ^ Lutz, Michael (November 26, 1993). "Aggies Wrap Up Southwest Title". The Day. Retrieved May 6, 2013.
- ^ "1996 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-30.
- ^ "Jags Sign Detron Smith". Lakeland Ledger. April 9, 2002. Retrieved May 6, 2013.
- ^ "Detron Smith NFL Football Statistics". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 6, 2013.
- ^ Weisman, Larry (March 2, 2004). "Colts, Manning Agree on Record Contract". USA Today. Retrieved May 6, 2013.