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. Conversion is his calling card, grading in the 87th 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
2004 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology71th percentile among RBs · limited sample
8 games · 11 touches
2004 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed2▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst16▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agility0▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size74▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency72▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry35▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion87▶
(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 Security55▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume30▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency68▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
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)
- Most rushing yards in a game42 vs LV, 2000 Week 12
- Most receiving yards in a game30 on 2 catches vs NO, 2007 Week 15
2004 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 5 1.0/g | 35 7/g | 0 |
| Away | 3 | 2 0.7/g | 4 1/g | 0 |
| In division | 4 | 4 1.0/g | 16 4/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 4 | 3 0.8/g | 23 6/g | 0 |
| In wins | 2 | 3 1.5/g | 24 12/g | 0 |
| In losses | 6 | 4 0.7/g | 15 3/g | 0 |
| On grass | 5 | 5 1.0/g | 35 7/g | 0 |
| On turf | 3 | 2 0.7/g | 4 1/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 8 | 7 0.9/g | 39 5/g | 0 |
2004 game log
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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Top teammates, last season on file
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- Gari ScottWR · pick 99
- Michael ThompsonOT · pick 100
- Jerry JohnsonDT · pick 101
- David BarrettCB · pick 102
- Danny FarmerWR · pick 103
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