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Rod Smart

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Rod Smart is an NFL RB. He last played in 2005 with CAR, a career spanning 5 NFL seasons. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 67 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 201#

College

Western Kentucky

Draft

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Seasons

2001–2005

2005 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
47.1

33th percentile among RBs · limited sample

12 games · 3 touches

Volume×0.1-0.74
Receiving×0.14+1.00
Total EPA×0.24-0.07
Conversion×0.1+0.14
Ball security×0.06+0.09
Yards/carry×0.12-0.10
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.18

2005 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size23▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency33▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry40▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion70▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving50▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security41▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume19▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency40▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2005CAR47.1126
2004CAR45.53415
2003CAR38.21649311
2002CAR53.8142
2001PHI49.726

Career profile

Across 5 NFL seasons on file, Rod Smart has played in 47 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: PHI (2001), CAR (2002–2005).

He has rushed for 67 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 4 passes for 16 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2003 with CAR: 49 yards and 0 touchdowns in 16 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2005 splits

regular season

2005 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonSEA——
Week 1NO—48.8
Week 2NE—48.3
Week 3MIA—48.5
Week 4GB—48.2
Week 8MIN—47.7
Week 9TB—48.1
Week 10NYJ—48
Week 11CHI—47.9
Week 12BUF—48.7
Week 13ATL—48.5
Week 14TB—48.7
Week 17ATL6 rush yds, 0 TD41.9

Rod Smart — common questions

What position does Rod Smart play?
Rod Smart is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Rod Smart played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Rod Smart has played for PHI (2001), CAR (2002–2005).
Where did Rod Smart go to college?
Rod Smart played college football at Western Kentucky.
How many touchdowns has Rod Smart scored?
Rod Smart has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Rod Smart's ScoutIndex Rating?
Rod Smart rated 47.1 for 2005, the 33rd percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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