About Don Smith
Born 1963. Don Smith is an American american football player.
Donald Michael Smith (born October 30, 1963) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). After a successful college football career for the Mississippi State Bulldogs as a quarterback, he was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round of the 1987 NFL draft with the 51st overall pick. After two seasons with the Buccaneers, Smith was signed by the Buffalo Bills, mainly to be their kick returner. He caught a career high 21 passes for 225 yards in 1990, while also returning 32 kickoffs for 643 yards. He scored a touchdown in Super Bowl XXV for the Bills in what turned out to be the final carry of his career. This was the Buffalo Bills' first touchdown in Super Bowl history.
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Who is Don Smith?
American football running back
When was Don Smith born?
Don Smith was born on 30 October 1963 in Hamilton.
What is Don Smith's occupation?
Don Smith is an american football player.
What nationality is Don Smith?
Don Smith is American.
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· DBpedia: Don Smith (running back)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Don Smith. https://biography.guide/don-smith-american-football-player/
MLA: "Don Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/don-smith-american-football-player/.
Chicago: "Don Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/don-smith-american-football-player/.
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