Joe Smith (running back)

Joe Smith
Born: (1979-08-26) August 26, 1979 (age 45)
Monroe, Louisiana, U.S.
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)RB
CollegeLouisiana Tech
Career history
As player
2003Jacksonville Jaguars* (NFL)
2004Tampa Bay Buccaneers* (NFL)
2004New Orleans Saints* (NFL)
2005Tennessee Titans* (NFL)
2005Rhein Fire (NFLE)
20062008BC Lions (CFL)
2008Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL)
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star2007
CFL West All-Star2007
Awards2007 Eddie James Memorial Trophy

Joseph O'Brien Smith (born August 26, 1979) is an American former professional running back in the Canadian Football League (CFL). In 2007, in only his second season with the team, he became the BC Lions' all-time single-season rushing leader, breaking the previous record of 1,510 yards.