Sherman Smith

Sherman Smith
No. 47
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born (1954-11-01) November 1, 1954
Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolYoungstown (OH) North
CollegeMiami (OH)
NFL draft1976: 2nd round, 58th overall pick
Career history
Playing
Coaching
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts834
Rushing yards3,520
Receptions217
Receiving yards2,393
Total TDs38
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Coaching profile at Pro Football Reference

Sherman Lennell Smith (born November 1, 1954) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for eight seasons with the Seattle Seahawks and San Diego Chargers between 1976 and 1983. He was also the running backs coach for the Seahawks, as well as the former offensive coordinator for the Washington Redskins. After his playing days were over, he embarked upon a second career as a football coach, starting at Redmond Jr. high school, then college, and finally back in the National Football League (NFL) with the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans, Redskins, and Seahawks.