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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. Size is his calling card, grading in the 80th 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

2007 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
49.3

62th percentile among RBs · limited sample

6 games · 8 touches

Volume×0.1-0.77
Receiving×0.140.00
Total EPA×0.24+0.26
Conversion×0.1-0.16
Ball security×0.06+0.14
Yards/carry×0.12-0.01
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.04

2007 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed2▶

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

Burst19▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility0▶

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

Size80▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency48▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry52▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion39▶

(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 Security49▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume25▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency80▶

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)

2007 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
5
1.3/g
29
7/g
0
Away2
2
1.0/g
30
15/g
0
In division1
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Out of division5
7
1.4/g
59
12/g
0
In wins4
3
0.8/g
20
5/g
0
In losses2
4
2.0/g
39
20/g
0
On grass4
5
1.3/g
29
7/g
0
On turf2
2
1.0/g
30
15/g
0
Indoors5
6
1.2/g
56
11/g
0
Outdoors1
1
1.0/g
3
3/g
0

2007 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 4PIT1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD48.7
Week 5LAR—48.3
Week 6CAR3 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD46.5
Week 10DET1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD51.5
Week 15NO2 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD51.8
Week 16ATL1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD47.4

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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