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Terrelle Smith

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Terrelle Smith came into the league as a 4th-round selection (96th overall) in 2000, drafted out of Arizona State. He last played in 2009 with DET, a career spanning 10 NFL seasons. Ball Security is his calling card, grading in the 83rd percentile among his peers. Across 10 NFL seasons, he has totaled 69 catches for 361 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 246#

College

Arizona State

Draft

Rd 4, 96th overall (2000)

Seasons

2000–2009

2000 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
50.4

53th percentile among RBs · limited sample

12 games · 41 touches

Volume×0.1-0.38
Receiving×0.14-0.83
Total EPA×0.24+0.17
Conversion×0.1-0.58
Ball security×0.06+0.76
Yards/carry×0.12+0.54
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.30

2000 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed0▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst23▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility0▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size75▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency76▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry80▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion21▶

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

Receiving

Receiving16▶

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

Impact

Ball Security83▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume57▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency56▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2009DET49.1227
2008ARI484224
2007ARI49.363759
2006CLE42.11114821
2005CLE44.78912581
2004CLE53.589739
2003NO48.67628
2002NO37.2811930
2001NO48.61084302
2000NO50.4121311265

Career profile

Across 10 NFL seasons on file, Terrelle Smith has played in 76 regular-season games, playing for 4 teams: NO (2000–2003), CLE (2004–2006), ARI (2007–2008), DET (2009).

He has rushed for 185 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 69 passes for 361 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2000 with NO: 65 yards and 0 touchdowns in 12 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2000 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
67
13/g
0
2
0.4/g
7
1/g
0
Away7
64
9/g
0
10
1.4/g
58
8/g
0
In division6
89
15/g
0
4
0.7/g
26
4/g
0
Out of division6
42
7/g
0
8
1.3/g
39
7/g
0
In wins9
92
10/g
0
10
1.1/g
58
6/g
0
In losses3
39
13/g
0
2
0.7/g
7
2/g
0
On grass5
30
6/g
0
8
1.6/g
42
8/g
0
On turf7
101
14/g
0
4
0.6/g
23
3/g
0
Indoors7
101
14/g
0
4
0.6/g
23
3/g
0
Outdoors5
30
6/g
0
8
1.6/g
42
8/g
0

2000 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2LAC3 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD51.6
Week 4PHI2 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD49.9
Week 6CHI3 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD53
Week 7CAR22 rush yds, 0 TD40.5
Week 8ATL14 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD60.2
Week 9ARI3 rush yds, 0 TD47.7
Week 10SF6 rush yds, 0 TD43.4
Week 11CAR9 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD50.4
Week 12LV42 rush yds, 0 TD65.9
Week 13LAR20 rush yds, 0 TD33.7
Week 14DEN-3 rush yds, 0 TD44.1
Week 15SF18 rush yds, 0 TD50.1

Terrelle Smith — common questions

What position does Terrelle Smith play?
Terrelle Smith is listed as an FB.
Which teams has Terrelle Smith played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Terrelle Smith has played for NO (2000–2003), CLE (2004–2006), ARI (2007–2008), DET (2009).
Where did Terrelle Smith go to college?
Terrelle Smith played college football at Arizona State.
When was Terrelle Smith drafted?
Terrelle Smith was selected in round 4, 96th overall, of the 2000 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Terrelle Smith scored?
Terrelle Smith has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 receiving).
What is Terrelle Smith's ScoutIndex Rating?
Terrelle Smith rated 49.1 for 2009, the 47th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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