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Paul Smith

RB

Drafted 132nd overall in the 5th round of the 2000 draft, Paul Smith arrived from Texas-El Paso. His most recent season came in 2007 with DEN, capping a 8-season NFL career. Few match his receiving, which grades in the 89th percentile. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 210 rushing yards and 1 touchdown.

Size

5'11", 242#

College

Texas-El Paso

Draft

Rd 5, 132nd overall (2000)

Seasons

2000–2007

2000 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
48.9

45th percentile among RBs · limited sample

10 games · 20 touches

Volume×0.1-0.56
Receiving×0.14+0.34
Total EPA×0.24+0.29
Conversion×0.1-0.43
Ball security×0.06+0.43
Yards/carry×0.12+0.11
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.48

2000 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed20▶

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).

Size54▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency24▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry57▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion28▶

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

Receiving

Receiving89▶

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

Impact

Ball Security66▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume40▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency64▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2007DEN48.54
2006LAR494
2005DET48.8716649
2003DET45.635545
2002SF54.91090533
2001SF57.88271
2000SF48.91072255

Career profile

Paul Smith has appeared in 46 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, playing for 4 teams: SF (2000–2002), DET (2003–2005), LAR (2006), DEN (2007).

He has rushed for 210 yards and 1 touchdown. As a receiver he has caught 18 passes for 182 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2002 with SF: 90 yards and 0 touchdowns in 10 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2000 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TD
Home5
22
4/g
0
Away5
50
10/g
0
In division5
30
6/g
0
Out of division5
42
8/g
0
In wins4
32
8/g
0
In losses6
40
7/g
0
On grass9
72
8/g
0
On turf1
0
0/g
0
Indoors1
0
0/g
0
Outdoors9
72
8/g
0

2000 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 7GB—48
Week 8CAR20 rush yds, 0 TD51.1
Week 9LAR2 rush yds, 0 TD43.3
Week 10NO—49.1
Week 11KC7 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 55 yds, 0 TD65.9
Week 12ATL9 rush yds, 0 TD49
Week 14LAC11 rush yds, 0 TD39.8
Week 15NO-1 rush yds, 0 TD42.7
Week 16CHI5 rush yds, 0 TD46.2
Week 17DEN19 rush yds, 0 TD54.2

Paul Smith — common questions

What position does Paul Smith play?
Paul Smith is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Paul Smith played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Paul Smith has played for SF (2000–2002), DET (2003–2005), LAR (2006), DEN (2007).
Where did Paul Smith go to college?
Paul Smith played college football at Texas-El Paso.
When was Paul Smith drafted?
Paul Smith was selected in round 5, 132nd overall, of the 2000 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Paul Smith scored?
Paul Smith has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 rushing).
What is Paul Smith's ScoutIndex Rating?
Paul Smith rated 48.5 for 2007, the 51st percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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