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==College Career== |
==College Career== |
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Smith started at [[Santa Monica College]], and stayed for two years before transferring to the [[University of Utah]]. During his time at Santa Monica, he made second team All-Western State Conference South in his sophomore year. Upon arriving at Utah, he established himself as the premier wideout in the conference, making the All-[[Mountain West Conference]] team both years he was there. He left holding the school record for yards per catch, recording an astounding 20.6 yards per catch. |
Smith started at [[Santa Monica College]], and stayed for two years before transferring to the [[University of Utah]]. During his time at Santa Monica, he made second team All-Western State Conference South in his sophomore year. Upon arriving at Utah, he established himself as the premier wideout in the conference, making the All-[[Mountain West Conference]] team both years he was there. He left holding the school record for yards per catch, recording an astounding 20.6 yards per catch. |
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While at Santa Monica Smith played with current Bengals |
While at Santa Monica Smith played with current [[Cincinnati Bengals|Bengals]] wide reciever [[Chad Johnson]]. |
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==Carolina Panthers== |
==Carolina Panthers== |
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Revision as of 05:20, 29 December 2005
Stevonne Smith (born May 12, 1979 in Lynwood, California) is an American football wide receiver who currently plays for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. Smith is considered one of the best receivers in the league, with his speed and playmaking ability, and is consistently among the league leaders in receiving categories.
High School Career
At University High School in Los Angeles, California, Smith was chosen for the All-California Interstate Football and All-Metro League teams.
College Career
Smith started at Santa Monica College, and stayed for two years before transferring to the University of Utah. During his time at Santa Monica, he made second team All-Western State Conference South in his sophomore year. Upon arriving at Utah, he established himself as the premier wideout in the conference, making the All-Mountain West Conference team both years he was there. He left holding the school record for yards per catch, recording an astounding 20.6 yards per catch. While at Santa Monica Smith played with current Bengals wide reciever Chad Johnson.
Carolina Panthers
Smith was taken in the third round (74th overall) of the 2001 NFL Draft. He spent the season primarily as a kick and punt returner, and led all rookies in net yardage with 1,994 yards, which was good enough for fourth in the league behind Priest Holmes, Marshall Faulk, and Derrick Mason. He was the only rookie chosen to the Pro Bowl, and joined Todd Sauerbrun as the only representatives from the Panthers. During the 2002 NFL season, Smith made the starting wide receiver corps, while still working kickoff duties. In one game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Smith became only the second player in NFL history to post two punt returns for touchdowns and post a reception for a touchdown in the same game. Smith was a critical part of the Panthers during their run to Super Bowl XXXVIII, and posted career highs in receiving yards (1,110), receving touchdowns (7), and receptions (88). Smith was a boost to the Panthers during the postseason, and his 69-yard catch in double-overtime to top the St. Louis Rams in the NFC Divisional Playoffs ranks as the longest play to end a playoff game in NFL history. The Panthers did not get a chance to defend their NFC title the following season, however, as Smith suffered a broken leg in the season opener against the Green Bay Packers, and was one of fourteen players on injured reserve during the 2004 NFL season. Smith rebounded from the injury at the start of the following season, and is currently ranked among the league leaders in almost all receiving categories.