Chadron State College Athletics

Smith was a dynamic athlete who set records in both football and track and field at Chadron State after transferring from Riverside City College in his native California in 1984. Although just 5-foot-8, 150 pounds, he set CSC records for most receptions in a game (13), most yards receiving in a game (255), most receptions in a season (71), most yards receiving in a season (1,264) and most touchdown receptions in a game (4) as a senior in 1985. He still holds or shares each of the records.  
Smith’s yardage, per catch average (17.8) and his per game average (140.4) that season were the best in NAIA Division II. He also returned punts and kickoffs. He was second-team NAIA All-American as a senior.
Smith also was a jumper for the CSC track and field team. He had bests of 23-3 1/4 in the long jump and 48-3 ½  in the triple jump. The latter mark is the second best indoors. He also went 48-1 1/2 outdoors to rank third on the all-time list. He was the district champion in the long jump as a senior in 1986. After graduating, he returned to California and is a technical specialist for an organization called Worldwide Support.