A 4th-round pick (105th overall) in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Oregon; Tennessee, Onterrio Smith has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2005 with MIN, a career spanning 3 NFL seasons. His 59.4 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 83rd percentile among RBs — solidly above average. His rush efficiency stands out most — the 97th percentile at the position. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1,123 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns.
Size
5'10", 214#
College
Oregon; Tennessee
Draft
Rd 4, 105th overall (2003)
Seasons
2003–2005
2003 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology97th percentile among RBs
15 games · 122 touches
2003 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed74▶
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).
Size26▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency97▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry97▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion93▶
(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 Security92▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume76▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency94▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Onterrio Smith has played in 26 regular-season games, all with MIN.
He has rushed for 1,123 yards and 7 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 51 passes for 523 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2003 with MIN: 579 yards and 5 touchdowns in 15 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2003: a 84.6, in the 97th percentile among RBs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game148 vs CHI, 2003 Week 15
- Most receiving yards in a game104 on 6 catches vs CHI, 2004 Week 3
2003 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 337 42/g | 5 | 7 0.9/g | 64 8/g | 0 |
| Away | 7 | 242 35/g | 0 | 8 1.1/g | 65 9/g | 0 |
| In division | 5 | 198 40/g | 0 | 4 0.8/g | 25 5/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 10 | 381 38/g | 5 | 11 1.1/g | 104 10/g | 0 |
| In wins | 8 | 371 46/g | 5 | 9 1.1/g | 76 10/g | 0 |
| In losses | 7 | 208 30/g | 0 | 6 0.9/g | 53 8/g | 0 |
| On grass | 4 | 176 44/g | 0 | 5 1.3/g | 36 9/g | 0 |
| On turf | 11 | 403 37/g | 5 | 10 0.9/g | 93 8/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 11 | 403 37/g | 5 | 10 0.9/g | 93 8/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 4 | 176 44/g | 0 | 5 1.3/g | 36 9/g | 0 |
2003 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 2 | CHI | 47 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD | 56.9 |
| Week 3 | DET | 3 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 45.1 |
| Week 4 | SF | 43 rush yds, 1 TD · 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD | 53 |
| Week 5 | ATL | 63 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD | 51.4 |
| Week 7 | DEN | 29 rush yds, 1 TD | 65 |
| Week 8 | NYG | 32 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD | 43.2 |
| Week 9 | GB | — | 47.5 |
| Week 10 | LAC | — | 48.1 |
| Week 11 | LV | — | 47.9 |
| Week 12 | DET | — | 47.6 |
| Week 13 | LAR | — | 47.7 |
| Week 14 | SEA | 40 rush yds, 0 TD | 64.6 |
| Week 15 | CHI | 148 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD | 76.7 |
| Week 16 | KC | 146 rush yds, 3 TD · 4 rec, 37 yds, 0 TD | 99 |
| Week 17 | ARI | 28 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD | 58.3 |
Onterrio Smith — common questions
- What position does Onterrio Smith play?
- Onterrio Smith is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has Onterrio Smith played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Onterrio Smith has played for MIN (2003–2004).
- Where did Onterrio Smith go to college?
- Onterrio Smith played college football at Oregon; Tennessee.
- When was Onterrio Smith drafted?
- Onterrio Smith was selected in round 4, 105th overall, of the 2003 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Onterrio Smith scored?
- Onterrio Smith has 9 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (7 rushing, 2 receiving).
- What is Onterrio Smith's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Onterrio Smith rated 59.4 for 2004, the 83rd percentile among RBs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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- Randy MossWR · 2004
- Jermaine WigginsTE · 2004
- Marcus RobinsonWR · 2004
- Mewelde MooreRB · 2004
- Michael BennettRB · 2004
- Moe WilliamsRB · 2004
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- Montrae HollandG · pick 102
- Bradie JamesILB · pick 103
- George WrighsterTE · pick 104
- Shaun McDonaldWR · pick 106