Ian Smart

Ian Smart (born February 28, 1980, in Kingston, Jamaica) is a CFL kick returner and running back who is currently a free agent. He attended C.W. Post College and rushed for 2,536 yards in 2001.

Ian Smart

No. --     Free Agent
Date of birth	(1980-02-28) February 28, 1980 (age 44)
Place of birth	Kingston, Jamaica
Career information
CFL status	International
Position(s)	KR/RB
Height	5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight	200 lb (91 kg)
US college	C.W. Post College
Career history
As player
2003	New York Jets*
2004	Scottish Claymores
2004	New York Jets*
2004–2005	Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2006	Montreal Alouettes
2006–2009	BC Lions (CFL)
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star	2007
CFL West All-Star	2007, 2008
Awards	John Agro Special Teams Award (2007)
Career stats
Playing stats at CFL.ca Playing stats at NFL.com

In 2003, Smart attended New York Jets training camp but joined NFL Europe's now-defunct Scottish Claymores as a running back. He played 4 games with the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2004. He was on the Buccaneers's practice roster during the 2005 season.

Smart played 4 seasons for BC Lions and replaced Aaron Lockett as their kick returner during the 2006 season. He became their backup running back when Alexis Bwenge became a fullback. Smart scored a 25-yard touchdown as running back for the BC Lions in their 2006 Grey Cup victory.

On February 25, 2010, Smart was released by the BC Lions.