Michael Smith (running back)
| No. 36 – New York Jets | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Running Back |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | August 9, 1988 Tucson, Arizona |
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Career information | |
| College: | Utah State |
| NFL draft: | 2012 / round: 7 / pick: 212 |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Michael Smith (born August 9, 1988) is an American football running back for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). 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]
Professional career
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Smith was drafted in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He participated in rookie minicamps the next weekend wearing jersey number 34. On May 7, 2012, Buccaneers.com announced Smith had 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.[2]
New York Jets
Smith signed a one year contract with the New York Jets on August 1, 2014.[3]
References
- ^ Bucs draft Utah State speedster Michael Smith
- ^ "Michael Smith Contract Terms listed". Rotoworld.com. Retrieved 2012-05-15.
- ^ Lange, Randy (August 1, 2014). "Jets Sign RB Smith, Release S Hardin". New York Jets. Archived from the original on August 2, 2014. Retrieved August 2, 2014.