Rod Smart

Rod Smart
No. 30, 24, 32, 39
Position:Running back / Kick returner
Personal information
Born: (1977-01-09) January 9, 1977 (age 47)
Lakeland, Florida, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:Lakeland (Lakeland, Florida)
College:Western Kentucky
Undrafted:2000
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:67
Return yards:1,731
Return touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Torrold DeShaun "Rod" Smart (born January 9, 1977) is a former professional American football running back. He played college football for Western Kentucky. He was originally signed by the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL) as an undrafted free agent after the 2000 NFL draft.

Smart first played a professional football season with the Las Vegas Outlaws of the original XFL, where he was known by the nickname "He Hate Me". He then joined the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League (CFL) before signing with the Philadelphia Eagles, all within the same year (2001). He then spent four seasons (2002–2005) with the Carolina Panthers, including winning the NFC Championship in 2003. He also spent time with the Oakland Raiders in 2006, as well as Team Tennessee of the never-launched All American Football League.