Kevin Smith (running back)

Kevin Smith
Smith with the Detroit Lions in 2012
LSU Tigers
TitleRunning backs coach
Personal information
Born (1986-12-17) December 17, 1986
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight217 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolMiami Southridge
CollegeUCF (2004–2007)
NFL draft2008: 3rd round, 64th overall pick
Career history
Playing
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Coaching
  • UCF (2015)
    Coaching intern
  • UCF (2016)
    Quality control administrator
  • Florida Atlantic (2017–2019)
    Running backs coach
  • Ole Miss (2020–2021)
    Running backs coach
  • Miami (FL) (2022)
    Running backs coach
  • Ole Miss (2023–2025)
    Running backs coach
  • LSU (2026–present)
    Running backs coach
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts598
Rushing yards2,346
Rushing touchdowns17
Receptions123
Receiving yards1,082
Receiving touchdowns5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Kevin Ryan Smith (born December 17, 1986) is an American professional football coach and former running back who is the running backs coach at LSU. He played college football for the UCF Knights, receiving consensus All-American honors in 2007. Smith was selected by the Detroit Lions in the third round of the 2008 NFL draft, and played for the Lions for five seasons.