Michael Smith (running back)
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Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
| Northern Colorado Bears | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Associate head coach, special teams coordinator, & running backs coach |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | August 9, 1988 Tucson, Arizona, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Tucson (AZ) Sunnyside[1][2] |
| College: | Utah State |
| NFL draft: | 2012: 7th round, 212th pick |
| Career history | |
As a player: | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
As a coach: | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Michael Smith (born August 9, 1988) is an American college football coach and former running back. He is the associate head coach, special teams coordinator, and running backs coach for the University of Northern Colorado, a position he has held since 2024. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL) in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL draft. He played college football at Utah State.[3] He also played for the New York Jets and the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He also coached for Oregon State, BYU, and Dixie State/Utah Tech.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Smith was selected in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[4] On May 7, 2012, Smith signed a four-year deal with the Bucs to officially join the Buccaneers roster. The deal was worth $2.165 million over four years and included a $66,000 signing bonus.[5]
New York Jets
Smith signed a one-year contract with the New York Jets on August 1, 2014.[6] He was released on August 23.[7]
Ottawa Redblacks
In 2014, Smith signed with the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[8]
