Onterrio Smith

College career Smith originally attended the University of Tennessee, however, he was kicked off the team by head coach Phillip Fulmer and transferred to the University of Oregon. While at Tennessee, Smith was teammates with quarterback Tee Martin and fellow Running back Jamal Lewis.

In his two seasons at Oregon, Smith rushed 419 times for 2,199 yards and 19 touchdowns, which ranked seventh on the school's all-time rushing list at the time of his graduation. During his senior season at Oregon, he was an All-Pac-10 First-team selection, as well as team MVP. After the draft, he shaved the letters "S.O.D." ("Steal of the Draft") into his head. His career in Minnesota and the National Football League lasted just three seasons (two active, one on suspension).

As a rookie in 2003, Smith rushed the ball 107 times for 579 yards and five touchdowns. The next season, he ran the ball 144 times for 544 yards and two touchdowns, which led the Vikings who had injury problems at running back.

In May 2005, Smith was detained at the Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport for carrying dried urine and a "mysterious" device that was later identified as a Whizzinator (a sex simulator toy, often used alternatively to beat drug tests). In June, he was suspended for the entire 2005 season after a third violation of the NFL's substance abuse policy.

On Wednesday, April 26, 2006, Smith was released by the Vikings three days prior to the 2006 NFL draft and more than a month away from the end of his suspension.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers Smith signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League on May 12, 2006. Onterrio Junior debuted for the Sacramento State Hornets as a wide receiver in the fall of 2023.