Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Michael Smith (34) high-steps through the New England Patriots defense in an NFL preseason game Friday, Aug. 24, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers defeated the Patriots 30-28. (AP Photo/Margaret Bowles)
MARGARET BOWLESHe spent two years at Eastern Arizona College, where he broke his hip. After transferring to Utah State, he rushed for 1,313 yards and impressed NFL scouts by running a 4.35 in the 40. He spent a full year on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers roster, but did not carry the ball.
Life after football: He married Australian pro basketball player Alice Coddington.
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