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The 25 greatest Louisville Football players of the past decade

By Derek Snyder

Oct 22, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals fans prepare for the Cardinals facing off against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Papa John
Oct 22, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals fans prepare for the Cardinals facing off against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Papa John /
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Oct 1, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Bobby Petrino reacts during the second quarter against the Clemson Tigers at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Clemson, SC, USA; Louisville Cardinals head coach Bobby Petrino reacts during the second quarter against the Clemson Tigers at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joshua S. Kelly-USA TODAY Sports /

Years played: 2003-2006

Drafted: 5th round pick by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2007 NFL Draft

Stats: This is what Louisville’s Official Website had to say about Smith:

"“As a player at Louisville, Smith led the Cardinals to a 12-1 record as the main back in 2006. Sharing the backfield that year with Michael Bush, Smith stepped in after an injury to Bush to average more than five yards per carry, scoring seven touchdowns on a team that defeated Wake Forest in the BCS’ Orange Bowl. For his career under Petrino, Smith rushed for over 1,800 yards, averaging nearly six yards per carry, and scored 18 touchdowns on the ground. Smith was also a threat catching the ball out of the backfield in Petrino’s offensive system, pulling in 56 passes for over 500 yards and two touchdowns.”"

Smith is currently doing a great job coaching the running backs at the University of Louisville. He was a great all-around back under head coach Bobby Petrino and also made a nice career playing for the Kansas City Chiefs.

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