Rutgers University Athletics

Smith was a key performer on Frank Burns' highly-successful teams from 1977-1980. Smith played an integral role in helping the Scarlet Knights achieve a record of 32-13 and four winning seasons and played in the 1978 Garden State Bowl. Smith was one of the best defensive backs in school history, and consistency was his hallmark. Smith was a 1981 First Team AP All-East selection and 1979 Honorable Mention AP All-East choice.