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Detron Smith

RB

A 3rd-round pick (65th overall) in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M, Detron Smith has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2003 with IND, a career spanning 8 NFL seasons. His efficiency stands out most — the 90th percentile at the position. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 6 catches for 38 yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

5'10", 229#

College

Texas A&M

Draft

Rd 3, 65th overall (1996)

Seasons

1996–2003

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
53.9

72th percentile among RBs · limited sample

12 games · 5 touches

Volume×0.1-0.75
Receiving×0.14+0.23
Total EPA×0.24+0.66
Conversion×0.1-0.12
Ball security×0.06+0.11
Yards/carry×0.12+0.15
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.12

1999 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).

Size32▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency67▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry74▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion41▶

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

Receiving

Receiving79▶

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

Impact

Ball Security46▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume19▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency90▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2003IND48.76
2002IND51.56114
2001DEN50.66
2000DEN51.39111
1999DEN53.9127423

Career profile

Across 5 NFL seasons on file, Detron Smith has played in 39 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: DEN (1999–2001), IND (2002–2003).

He has rushed for 7 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 6 passes for 38 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 1999 with DEN: 23 yards and 0 touchdowns in 12 games.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1MIA—49
Week 2KC7 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD56.1
Week 3TB—49.1
Week 4NYJ—50.2
Week 5LV—50.5
Week 6GB—49.8
Week 8MIN—48.9
Week 9LAC—48.7
Week 10SEA—49.5
Week 11LV—48.8
Week 13KC—48.8
Week 15SEA2 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD56.5

Detron Smith — common questions

What position does Detron Smith play?
Detron Smith is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Detron Smith played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Detron Smith has played for DEN (1999–2001), IND (2002–2003).
Where did Detron Smith go to college?
Detron Smith played college football at Texas A&M.
When was Detron Smith drafted?
Detron Smith was selected in round 3, 65th overall, of the 1996 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Detron Smith scored?
Detron Smith has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Detron Smith's ScoutIndex Rating?
Detron Smith rated 48.7 for 2003, the 46th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Drafted in round 3, 1996

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