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'''John Smith''' (born September 1, 1954) is an American former professional ] player who was a ] in the ] (NFL) for the ]. He played ] at ]. | ||
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| ===Dallas Cowboys=== | ===Dallas Cowboys=== | ||
| Smith was selected by the ] in the third round (75th overall) of the ], after dropping because although he was seen as a great athlete, he was considered light for a ].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2519&dat=19760505&id=D0diAAAAIBAJ&sjid=UHcNAAAAIBAJ&pg=6729,523506 | title=Cowboys Sign Pair |publisher=Observer-Reporter | date=1976-05-05 | access-date=March 30, 2023}}</ref> | Smith was selected by the ] in the third round (75th overall) of the ], after dropping because although he was seen as a great athlete, he was considered light for a ].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2519&dat=19760505&id=D0diAAAAIBAJ&sjid=UHcNAAAAIBAJ&pg=6729,523506 | title=Cowboys Sign Pair |publisher=Observer-Reporter | date=1976-05-05 | access-date=March 30, 2023}}</ref> | ||
| After a slow start in ], he seemed to be coming on with a 42-yard run and a ] score against the ] in pre-season, but suffered a broken foot in practice and was placed on the ].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1917&dat=19760826&id=dPwtAAAAIBAJ&sjid=cYgFAAAAIBAJ&pg=2444,5789875 | title=Cowboys' Smith Out With Break |publisher=Schenectady Gazette | date=August 26, 1976 | access-date=March 30, 2023}}</ref> He was waived before the start of the ].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1298&dat=19770901&id=3t9NAAAAIBAJ&sjid=CosDAAAAIBAJ&pg=2810,50497 | title=Transactions | publisher=The Free Lance-Star | date=1977-09-01 | access-date=March 30, 2023}}</ref> | After a slow start in ], he seemed to be coming on with a 42-yard run and a ] score against the ] in pre-season, but suffered a broken foot in practice and was placed on the ].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1917&dat=19760826&id=dPwtAAAAIBAJ&sjid=cYgFAAAAIBAJ&pg=2444,5789875 | title=Cowboys' Smith Out With Break |publisher=Schenectady Gazette | date=August 26, 1976 | access-date=March 30, 2023}}</ref> He was waived before the start of the ].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1298&dat=19770901&id=3t9NAAAAIBAJ&sjid=CosDAAAAIBAJ&pg=2810,50497 | title=Transactions | publisher=The Free Lance-Star | date=1977-09-01 | access-date=March 30, 2023}}</ref> | ||
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American football player (born 1954) American football player| Personal information | |
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| Born: | (1954-09-01) September 1, 1954 (age 70) Sacramento, California, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 191 lb (87 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | Boise State |
| Position: | Running back |
| NFL draft: | 1976 / round: 3 / pick: 75 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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John Smith (born September 1, 1954) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Boise State University.
Early years
Smith attended Boise State University, where he was nicknamed "Super Needle" and became a three-year starter. As a sophomore, he had 87 carries for 572 yards (6.57 average) and 5 touchdowns. The next year, he had 87 carries for 510 yards (6.4 average) and 7 touchdowns.
In 1975, he produced 514 rushing yards on 87 carries (5.9 average) with 6 rushing touchdowns and 45 receptions for 854 yards (18.9 average) and 11 receiving touchdowns. He received All-Big Sky and Kodak All-American honors at the end of the year.
In his career, he recorded 260 carries (school record) for 1,623 yards, 6.24 yards per carry (school record), 6.57 yards per carry in a season (school record), 18 rushing touchdowns, 87 receptions for 1,527 yards, 17.5 yards per reception (school record), 23 receiving touchdowns, 42 total touchdowns (school record), 252 points (school record) and 3,549 yards of all-purpose yards.
In 1985, he was inducted into the Boise State University Hall of Fame, as arguably the best all-purpose running back in school history.
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Smith was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round (75th overall) of the 1976 NFL draft, after dropping because although he was seen as a great athlete, he was considered light for a running back.
After a slow start in training camp, he seemed to be coming on with a 42-yard run and a touchdown score against the Detroit Lions in pre-season, but suffered a broken foot in practice and was placed on the injured reserve list. He was waived before the start of the 1977 season.
Kansas City Chiefs
On January 25, 1978, he signed with the Kansas City Chiefs but was released on August 15.
Washington Redskins
On March 1, 1979, he signed with the Washington Redskins and was waived on August 6.
References
- "Chadband Comstock on Big Sky". Spokesman-Review. November 26, 1975. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
- "Cowboys Sign Pair". Observer-Reporter. 1976-05-05. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
- "Cowboys' Smith Out With Break". Schenectady Gazette. August 26, 1976. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
- "Transactions". The Free Lance-Star. 1977-09-01. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
- "Mitchell, Kadish On List". Observer-Reporter. 1978-08-16. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
External links
| Dallas Cowboys 1976 NFL draft selections | |
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