College Career


Smith enjoyed a stellar career at Missouri Southern University, finishing with league records in career receiving yards (3,043) and touchdowns (34). He also broke the school’s reception record (153) and was named first-team All-American by the Associated Press, Kodak, Football Gazette and NCAA Division-II sports information directors after his senior year. In his final season, Smith caught 63 passes for 986 yards (15.7 avg.) with 13 touchdowns and was a finalist for the Harlon Hill Award, given annually to the top football player at the Division-II level. He was named Missouri Southern’s Outstanding Graduate in 1994 after completing his collegiate studies with three degrees: economics and finance, general business, as well as marketing and management. He was inducted into the school’s Athletics Hall of Fame on Oct. 11, 2003.

(Rod Smith quote) I never understood that word - overachiever. That means you're doing something you're not supposed to be able to do, because obviously we were able to do it. It's just a matter of having the right opportunities.