Former professional football wide receiver Rod Smith played in the National Football League for 12 seasons, all with the Denver Broncos.
Football Career
Prior to playing in the NFL, Smith played college football at Missouri Southern State University. After school, he signed as a free agent with the Denver Broncos, in 1994. He joined the Broncos for his professional debut in 1995, playing in all 16 games and recording six receptions for 152 yards and one touchdown.Official Site of the Denver Broncos: Rod Smith
Smith earned a starting spot with the Broncos in 1997 and scored a career-high 12 touchdowns that season. He went on to help the Broncos win the Super Bowl in 1997 and 1998. His stats continued to improve, recording 1,602 yards in 2000 and earning his first Pro Bowl selection. In 2006, Smith injured his hip at the conclusion of the regular season. He underwent two corrective surgeries sitting in injured reserve for the entire 2007 season before retiring permanently from the league.Official Site of the Denver Broncos: Rod Smith
Rod Smith Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Denver Broncos
- Pro-Football-Reference.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6' 0"
- Weight: 191 lbs
- Rookie Year: 1994
Rod Smith Timeline
May 15,1970: Rod Smith Born in Texarkana, Arkansas
1994: Signed with the Denver Broncos as a college free agent
1996: Number three wide receiver for much of the season
1999: Denver's nominee for the the Ed Block Memorial Courage Award
2000: First Pro Bowl selection
2003: Started all 15 regular season games and led Denver with 74 receptions
2005: Led the Broncos and ranked ninth in the league with 85 receptions, and six touchdowns
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