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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 efficiency, which grades in the 90th 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

2001 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
57.8

80th percentile among RBs · limited sample

8 games · 4 touches

Volume×0.1-0.74
Receiving×0.14+0.22
Total EPA×0.24+0.56
Conversion×0.1+0.18
Ball security×0.06+0.08
Yards/carry×0.12+0.34
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.69

2001 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed21▶

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).

Size50▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency83▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry78▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion70▶

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

Receiving

Receiving71▶

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

Impact

Ball Security48▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume23▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency90▶

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)

2001 splits

regular season

2001 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonGB——
Week 5ATL—48.8
Week 8DET—49.5
Week 9NO—48.3
Week 10CAR—49.8
Week 11IND—48.1
Week 12BUF27 rush yds, 1 TD71.4
Week 14MIA—50.4
Week 17NO—48.4

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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