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Terrelle Smith

FB

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. 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

2001 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
48.6

43th percentile among RBs · limited sample

10 games · 9 touches

Volume×0.1-0.69
Receiving×0.14-0.07
Total EPA×0.24+0.45
Conversion×0.1-0.11
Ball security×0.06+0.18
Yards/carry×0.12-0.38
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.15

2001 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.

Burst15▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility0▶

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

Size76▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency34▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry24▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion40▶

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

Receiving

Receiving48▶

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

Impact

Ball Security57▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume30▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency79▶

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)

2001 splits

regular season

2001 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1BUF4 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD55.1
Week 4MIN—45.3
Week 5CAR—46.9
Week 7LAR4 rush yds, 0 TD46.7
Week 8NYJ—48.3
Week 9SF1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD51.7
Week 10IND—49.8
Week 11NE—46.5
Week 12CAR1 rec, 4 yds, 1 TD56
Week 14LAR1 rec, 4 yds, 1 TD48.7

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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Drafted in round 4, 2000

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