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Keith Smith

FB

Keith Smith is an NFL FB. He last played in 2023 with ATL, a career spanning 10 NFL seasons. His conversion stands out most — the 92nd percentile at the position. Across 9 NFL seasons, he has totaled 38 catches for 238 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 240#

College

San Jose State

Draft

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Seasons

2014–2023

2020 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
54.3

72th percentile among RBs · limited sample

14 games · 15 touches

Volume×0.1-0.74
Receiving×0.14-0.91
Total EPA×0.24+0.36
Conversion×0.1+1.37
Ball security×0.06+0.17
Yards/carry×0.12-0.28
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.80

2020 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed70▶

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).

Size82▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency85▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry29▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion92▶

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

Receiving

Receiving12▶

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

Impact

Ball Security54▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume34▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency66▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2023ATL52.411333
2022ATL50.69218
2021ATL45.51331956
2020ATL54.31471159
2019ATL49.598113
2018LV40.610523
2017DAL51.510526
2016DAL53.865320
2014DAL52.53

Career profile

Across 9 NFL seasons on file, Keith Smith has played in 85 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: DAL (2014–2017), LV (2018), ATL (2019–2023).

He has rushed for 53 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 38 passes for 238 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2020 with ATL: 59 yards and 0 touchdowns in 14 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2020 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
4
0.6/g
35
5/g
0
Away7
7
1.0/g
24
3/g
0
In division5
4
0.8/g
36
7/g
0
Out of division9
7
0.8/g
23
3/g
0
In wins4
1
0.3/g
3
1/g
0
In losses10
10
1.0/g
56
6/g
0
On grass2
1
0.5/g
4
2/g
0
On turf12
10
0.8/g
55
5/g
0
Indoors11
8
0.7/g
41
4/g
0
Outdoors3
3
1.0/g
18
6/g
0

2020 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1SEA—48.4
Week 2DAL2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD52.3
Week 3CHI1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD46.5
Week 4GB1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD47
Week 5CAR1 rush yds, 0 TD51.9
Week 6MIN1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD48.5
Week 8CAR—45.5
Week 9DEN1 rush yds, 0 TD51.2
Week 11NO1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD48.5
Week 12LV—47.3
Week 13NO—48.6
Week 14LAC3 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -2 yds, 0 TD48.1
Week 15TB3 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD52.3
Week 16KC2 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD52.4

Keith Smith — common questions

What position does Keith Smith play?
Keith Smith is listed as an FB.
Which teams has Keith Smith played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Keith Smith has played for DAL (2014–2017), LV (2018), ATL (2019–2023).
Where did Keith Smith go to college?
Keith Smith played college football at San Jose State.
How many touchdowns has Keith Smith scored?
Keith Smith has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Keith Smith's ScoutIndex Rating?
Keith Smith rated 52.4 for 2023, the 66th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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