Emmett smith biography

American football player (born 1974)

For the U.S. Postmaster General, see Charles Emory Smith.

American football player

Emory Gerald Smith (born May 21, 1974) is a former American football fullback.

He was a member of the Scottish Claymores in NFL Europe. He played college football at Clemson University.

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Early years

Smith attended Escambia High School. In football, he was a two-way player at fullback and linebacker.^[1]

As a senior, he tallied 1,001 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns.

He was ranked as the seventh-best fullback in the country by recruiting analysts.^[2]

College career

Smith accepted a football scholarship from Clemson University. As a redshirt freshman, he collected 89 carries for 387 yards (4.3-yard avg.), 2 rushing touchdowns and 4 receptions for 74 yards.^[3] He was named the offensive MVP of the 1993 Peach Bowl, after registering 8 carries for 45 yards (5.6-yard avg.), one rushing touchdown and a 5