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Jamaican gridiron football player (born 1980) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
No. -- Free Agent | |
Date of birth | February 28, 1980 |
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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 | Scottish Claymores (NFLE) |
2004–2005 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL) |
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 | |
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.
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