Jeff Keith Smith (born March 22, 1962) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for four seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers and was selected by the Chiefs in the 10th round in the 1985 NFL draft.
College career At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Smith's career was highlighted by his two touchdowns in the 1984 Orange Bowl including one in the last minute to almost rally the Cornhuskers to a comeback victory against the Miami Hurricanes in what is still thought to be one of the greatest college football games of all time.
Professional career Smiths most productive season was 1986 with the Chiefs when he gained 1,270 all-purpose yards, 557 of which came returning kickoffs.
Later life After his NFL career, Smith has pursued a career in the criminal justice system, working as a Court Services Officer in Wichita, Kansas.
Personal life Smith is the step-father of NFL running back Breece Hall.
NFL career statistics Legend Bold Career high
Regular season Year Team Games Rushing Receiving GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 1985 KAN 13 1 30 118 3.9 27 0 18 157 8.7 45 2 1986 KAN 15 0 54 238 4.4 32 3 33 230 7.0 18 3 1987 TAM 12 8 100 309 3.1 46 2 20 197 9.9 34 2 1988 TAM 16 3 20 87 4.4 23 0 16 134 8.4 22 0 56 12 204 752 3.7 46 5 87 718 8.3 45 7
Playoffs Year Team Games Rushing Receiving GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 1986 KAN 1 0 4 12 3.0 6 1 2 12 6.0 6 0 1 0 4 12 3.0 6 1 2 12 6.0 6 0
References
External links Football Database bio