Rod Smith (running back)

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Rod Smith
No. 45 Dallas Cowboys
Position: Fullback
Personal information
Date of birth: (1992-01-10) January 10, 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth: Fort Wayne, Indiana
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Career information
High school: Fort Wayne (IN) Harding
College: Ohio State
Undrafted: 2015
Career history
Roster status: Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 15, 2015
Rushing attempts: 2
Rushing yards: 5
Rushing touchdowns: 0
Receptions: 1
Receiving yards: 6
Receiving touchdowns: 0
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Rod Smith (born January 10, 1992) is an American football fullback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2015. He played college football at Ohio State.

Early years

Smith attended Paul Harding High School, where he received All-state and player of the year honors as a senior. He graduated after rushing 1,000 times for a SAC conference career rushing record of 6,625 yards and 66 touchdowns.

He accepted a scholarship from Ohio State University. As a fifth year senior, he was dismissed from the football team after a failed drug test and decided to declare for the NFL Draft.[1][2] He finished his college career with 549 rushing yards on 107 carries with 10 touchdowns.

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

Smith signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2015.[3] He was promoted to the active roster in October and was released after playing in one game.[4][5]

Dallas Cowboys

Smith was claimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys on October 14, 2015.[6] He became the third-string running back after Joseph Randle was released on November 3. He appeared in 10 games, playing mainly on special teams and having one kickoff return for 26 yards.

Personal life

His younger brother Jaylon Smith was selected in the 2016 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Rod Smith out after failed drug test
  2. ↑ Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer confirms RB Rod Smith's dismissal from team
  3. ↑ Rod Smith, dismissed from Ohio State football team in October, signs undrafted free agent deal with Seattle Seahawks
  4. ↑ Seattle Seahawks promote RB Rod Smith to 53-man roster, place CB Tharold Simon on IR
  5. ↑ Seattle Seahawks release WR B.J. Daniels, RB Rod Smith
  6. ↑ Cowboys claim Seattle RB Rod Smith off waivers
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External links

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