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Clifton Smith

RB

Clifton Smith is an NFL RB. He last played in 2010 with CLE, a career spanning 3 NFL seasons. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 47 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'9", 190#

College

Fresno State

Draft

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Seasons

2008–2010

2010 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
51.4

57th percentile among RBs · limited sample

4 games · 0 touches

Volume×0.1-0.83
Receiving×0.14+0.22
Total EPA×0.24+0.38
Conversion×0.1-0.03
Ball security×0.06-0.01
Yards/carry×0.12+0.08
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.04

2010 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
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).

Size4▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency56▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry62▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion55▶

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

Receiving

Receiving70▶

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

Impact

Ball Security29▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume4▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency66▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2010MIA51.44
2009TB34.110724
2008TB38.5940424

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Clifton Smith has played in 23 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: TB (2008–2009), MIA (2010).

He has rushed for 47 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 6 passes for 28 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2008 with TB: 40 yards and 0 touchdowns in 9 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2010 splits

regular season

2010 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1BUF—50.3
Week 2MIN—49
Week 11JAX—49.2
Week 12CAR—48.5

Clifton Smith — common questions

What position does Clifton Smith play?
Clifton Smith is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Clifton Smith played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Clifton Smith has played for TB (2008–2009), MIA (2010).
Where did Clifton Smith go to college?
Clifton Smith played college football at Fresno State.
How many touchdowns has Clifton Smith scored?
Clifton Smith has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Clifton Smith's ScoutIndex Rating?
Clifton Smith rated 51.4 for 2010, the 57th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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