Michael Smith (running back)

Michael Smith (born August 9, 1988) is a former American football running back. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He played college football at Utah State.[1]

Michael Smith
No. 34
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1988-08-09) 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
College:Utah State
NFL Draft:2012 / Round: 7 / Pick: 212
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Smith was drafted in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[2] 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.[3]

New York Jets

Smith signed a one-year contract with the New York Jets on August 1, 2014.[4] He was released on August 23.[5]

References

  1. "Bucs draft Utah State speedster Michael Smith". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
  2. "2012 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  3. "Michael Smith Contract Terms listed". Rotoworld.com. Retrieved May 15, 2012.
  4. Lange, Randy (August 1, 2014). "Jets Sign RB Smith, Release S Hardin". New York Jets. Archived from the original on August 5, 2014. Retrieved August 2, 2014.
  5. Lange, Randy (August 23, 2014). "Jets Release Seven Players". New York Jets. Archived from the original on August 26, 2014. Retrieved August 24, 2014.


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