NFL Draft Profile: Chris Smith, Running Back, Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns

NFL Draft profile scouting report for Louisiana-Lafayette RB Chris Smith

Chris Smith
Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns

#29
Pos: RB
Ht: 5090
Wt: 5090
Hand: 195
Arm: 878
Wing: 3078
40: 4.50
DOB: 5/1/2000
Hometown: Louisville, MS
High School: Nanih Waiya Attendance Center
Eligibility: 2023

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Background:

Smith is a returner for Louisiana-Lafayette. Louisiana’s leading rusher, totaling 855 yards on 153 attempts in 13 appearances. He produced one of the top single-game rushing performances in Louisiana history at Arkansas State (Oct. 21), rushing for 238 yards on 24 carries and scoring two touchdowns. His 238 yards were the fifth-most by a Ragin’ Cajun in a game in program history. Some accolades include the 2021 Sun Belt First Team Specialist, 2021 Third Team All-Sun Belt Offense, and Sun Belt Preseason First Team. He was Mississippi Mr. Football in high school (2016).