Jeff Smith (running back)

Jeff Keith Smith is an American former professional football player who was a running back for four seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers and was selected by the Chiefs in the 10th round in the 1985 NFL draft.

College career

At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Smith's career was highlighted by his two touchdowns in the 1984 Orange Bowl including one in the last minute to almost rally the Cornhuskers to a comeback victory against the Miami Hurricanes in what is still thought to be one of the greatest college football games of all time.

Professional career

Smiths most productive season was 1986 with the Chiefs when he gained 1,270 all-purpose yards, 557 of which came returning kickoffs.

Later years

After his NFL career, Smith has pursued a career in the criminal justice system, working as a Court Services Officer in Wichita, Kansas.

Personal life

Smith is the step-father of NFL running back Breece Hall.