2012 DRAFT GUIDE

	#30 Kevin Smith
		Pos: Running Back NFL Team: DET Injury: Probable Injury Type: thumb		Experience: 5 College: UCF Height: 73 Weight: 217 Born: 12/17/1986

Year	Tm	Gm	Rush	Yds	TDs	Fum	Catch	Yds	TDs	Tgt
PROJ	DET		155	724	6		29	251	1	0
2011	DET	7	72	356	4	1	22	179	3	28
2010	DET	6	33	125	0	0	11	123	0	16
2009	DET	13	217	747	4	2	40	409	1	56
2008	DET	16	239	975	8	1	39	286	0	-

Summary

Running Back Rank: #90All Players: #410

Smith wasn't with a team to begin the season but signed with the Lions and eventually found his way into the starting lineup. He had quite the return to the NFL, producing some big numbers in a starting role. Smith averaged a career-best 4.9 yards per carry and scored seven touchdowns in seven games. He finished with 535 total yards, averaging 76 total yards per game. Smith did battle injury again, though, which has been the knock on him since entering the league (played a full season just once). But he produced when playing, showing big-play ability and looking like he could be a starter in this league. Smith is just 25 years old so he has time to get it going again. He could use last season as a spring board going forward. Smith has decent size at running back, but also possesses some speed and big-play ability. He does lack some patience and vision as a runner but seemed improved in both those areas last season. Smith is a capable receiver, catching 113 passes in four seasons.

FANTASY OUTLOOK

Smith might not be a bad guy to target late in your draft as a No. 4 or 5 back. He has some upside and potential, but is an injury risk heading into the season. Expect a year with around 600 or 700 total yards and a few scores. But he might be worth a some spot starts if he finds his way into the starting lineup.

comments about Kevin Smith

Notes

Jan 10 02:03 pm

Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith said he is not sure why he was not used more this season after performing well in 2011. Smith finished the season with 37 carries for 134 yards and one touchdown as well as 79 receiving yards and one touchdown. 'I didn't really see why. There was never an answer given as to why. I think I dealt with it like a professional, and in my mind, I would have been able to deal with it easier if there was something told to me like, 'Hey Kevin, you need to work on this,'' Smith said. Smith said he would still like to re-sign with the team this offseason.
Source: KFFL.com

Dec 28 05:32 pm

Detroit Lions S Don Carey (knee) fully practiced Friday, Dec. 28, and is probable for Week 17. RB Kevin Smith (thumb) was limited in practice and is probable.
Source: KFFL.com

Nov 19 09:12 pm

Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith saw action on 19 of his team's offensive snaps in Week 11 against the Green Bay Packers, as opposed to just 10 for RB Joique Bell.
Fantasy Impact: Not sure if this is going to be a trend going forward but it is something to watch.
Source: KFFL.com

Sep 24 06:02 pm

Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith may have fallen to third on the team's depth chart if the team's rotation during Week 3 is any indication. Smith did not have a carry during the game and had very limited snaps against the Tennessee Titans.
Fantasy Impact: Smith has fallen down the depth chart in a hurry. He likely isn't getting any significant time unless Mikel Leshoure gets hurt.
Source: KFFL.com

Sep 09 11:12 pm

Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith carried 13 times for 62 yards and a touchdown in Week 1 against the St. Louis Rams, and he added four receptions for 29 yards and the game-winning TD catch with just 10 seconds left in the game.
Fantasy Impact: Smith had a solid showing in a starting role. He is a No. 2 fantasy back as long as he is starting for the Lions.
Source: KFFL.com

Aug 27 10:13 pm

Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith (ankle) did not practice Monday, Aug. 27, due to an ankle sprain suffered in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 25.
Source: KFFL.com

Aug 26 11:43 am

Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith (ankle) said he will be fine after suffering an ankle injury in the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 25. He said the X-rays on the ankle were negative and expects to recover from the injury quickly.
Fantasy Impact: Good to hear but still a concern going forward after having ankle problems a few times last season.
Source: KFFL.com

Aug 25 09:52 pm

Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith (ankle) suffered an ankle injury in the third preseason game Saturday, Aug. 25, and is questionable to return.
Fantasy Impact: This is a concern because Smith battled ankle injuries much of last season.
Source: KFFL.com

Aug 08 12:32 pm

Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith (quadriceps) took a knee to his quadriceps during practice Wednesday, Aug. 8. Head coach Jim Schwartz said Smith should be fine.
Source: KFFL.com

Aug 07 02:52 am

Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz has been happy with RB Kevin Smith during training camp. 'He's a very consistent player. He's very good mentally,' Schwartz said. He went on to note Smith knows the team's offense inside and out and has done a nice job of picking up a few special teams. 'Kevin has had not just a good training camp, but a good offseason program for us,' Schwartz noted.
Fantasy Impact: At this point, Smith is the starter for the Lions. His value is going up.
Source: KFFL.com

Running Backs

	#1	A. Peterson	MIN	5
	#2	Arian Foster	HOU	8
	#3	Doug Martin	TAM	5
	#4	LeSean McCoy	PHI	12
	#5	Ray Rice	BAL	8
	#6	T. Richardson	CLE	10
	#7	C.J. Spiller	BUF	12
	#8	M. Lynch	SEA	12
	#9	J. Charles	KAN	10
	#10	Alfred Morris	WAS	5
	#11	D. Murray	DAL	11
	#12	S. Jackson	ATL	6
	#13	Stevan Ridley	NWE	10
	#14	Chris Johnson	TEN	8
	#15	Matt Forte	CHI	8
	#16	M. Jones-Drew	JAC	9
	#17	Reggie Bush	DET	9
	#18	Lamar Miller	MIA	6
	#19	D. McFadden	OAK	7
	#20	David Wilson	NYG	9
	#21	Frank Gore	SFO	9
	#22	Ryan Mathews	SDG	8
	#23	D. Sproles	NOR	7
	#24	Le'Veon Bell	PIT	5
	#25	R. Mendenhall	ARI	9
	#26	Vick Ballard	IND	8
	#27	B. Green-Ellis	CIN	12
	#28	Eddie Lacy	GNB	4
	#29	J. Stewart	CAR	4
	#30	W. McGahee	DEN	9
	#31	Andre Brown	NYG	9
	#32	Mark Ingram	NOR	7
	#33	Chris Ivory	NYJ	10
	#34	D. Richardson	STL	11
	#35	Fred Jackson	BUF	12
	#36	Montee Ball	DEN	9
	#37	M. Leshoure	DET	9
	#38	Isaiah Pead	STL	11
	#39	G. Bernard	CIN	12
	#40	L. James	SFO	9
	#41	Shane Vereen	NWE	10
	#42	D. Williams	CAR	4
	#43	Ryan Williams	ARI	9
	#44	Shonn Greene	TEN	8
	#45	R. Hillman	DEN	9
	#46	Ben Tate	HOU	8
	#47	J. Dwyer	PIT	5
	#48	M. Turner	ATL	6
	#49	Bilal Powell	NYJ	10
	#50	D. Woodhead	SDG	8
	#51	J. Rodgers	ATL	6
	#52	A. Bradshaw	NYG	9
	#53	Bryce Brown	PHI	12
	#54	B. Pierce	BAL	8
	#55	Joique Bell	DET	9
	#56	K. Moreno	DEN	9
	#57	Robert Turbin	SEA	12
	#58	Donald Brown	IND	8
	#59	Michael Bush	CHI	8
	#60	Peyton Hillis	KAN	10
	#61	Pierre Thomas	NOR	7
	#62	Chris Wells	ARI	9
	#63	M. Lattimore	SFO	9
	#64	Toby Gerhart	MIN	5
	#65	Mike Tolbert	CAR	4
	#66	Roy Helu	WAS	5
	#67	Evan Royster	WAS	5
	#68	Zac Stacy	STL	11
	#69	Isaac Redman	PIT	5
	#70	K. Hunter	SFO	9
	#71	C. Michael	SEA	12
	#72	J. Franklin	GNB	4
	#73	B. Bolden	NWE	10
	#74	Knile Davis	KAN	10
	#75	L. Blount	NWE	10
	#76	DuJuan Harris	GNB	4
	#77	S. Taylor	ARI	9
	#78	Alex Green	GNB	4
	#79	Cedric Benson	GNB	4
	#80	L. Stephens-Howling	PIT	5
	#81	M. Gillislee	MIA	6
	#82	D. Robinson	JAC	9
	#83	J. Snelling	ATL	6
	#84	E. Rodriguez	CHI	8
	#85	James Starks	GNB	4
	#86	Joseph Randle	DAL	11
	#87	Joe McKnight	NYJ	10
	#88	Dion Lewis	CLE	10
	#89	A. Ellington	ARI	9
	#90	Kevin Smith	DET	9
	#91	Javon Ringer	TEN	8
	#92	Kenjon Barner	CAR	4
	#93	R. Jennings	OAK	7
	#94	Delone Carter	IND	8
	#95	C. Thompson	WAS	5
	#96	M. Hardesty	CLE	10
	#97	L. Murray	OAK	7
	#98	John Kuhn	GNB	4
	#99	Ronnie Brown	SDG	8
	#100	Felix Jones	PHI	12
	#101	T. Choice	BUF	12
	#102	Daniel Thomas	MIA	6
	#103	J. Forsett	JAC	9
	#104	Taiwan Jones	OAK	7
	#105	Jawan Jamison	WAS	5
	#106	Jamie Harper	TEN	8
	#107	Lex Hilliard	NYJ	10
	#108	Theo Riddick	DET	9
	#109	B. Jackson	CLE	10
	#110	Kyle Juszczyk	BAL	8
	#111	L. McClain	SDG	8
	#112	K. Williams	IND	8
	#113	L. Washington	NWE	10
	#114	Rex Burkhead	CIN	12
	#115	Da'Rel Scott	NYG	9
	#116	Mike James	TAM	5
	#117	Alfonso Smith	ARI	9
	#118	Chris Rainey	PIT	5
	#119	T. Ganaway	STL	11
	#120	Brian Leonard	TAM	5
	#121	Michael Cox	NYG	9
	#122	Mewelde Moore	IND	8
	#123	Cyrus Gray	KAN	10
	#124	Anthony Dixon	SFO	9
	#125	Jacob Hester	DEN	9
	#126	Dan Herron	CIN	12
	#127	Jahvid Best	DET	9
	#128	Michael Smith	TAM	5
	#129	Danny Ware	TAM	5
	#130	Spencer Ware	SEA	12
	#131	Tommy Bohanon	NYJ	10
	#132	Brad Smelley	CLE	10
	#133	Ryan Grant	GNB	4
	#134	Edwin Baker	SDG	8
	#135	Jordan Todman	JAC	9
	#136	K. Williams	WAS	5
	#137	Braden Wilson	KAN	10
	#138	Anthony Allen	BAL	8
	#139	Jalen Parmele	TEN	8
	#140	Tim Hightower	WAS	5
	#141	Armando Allen	CHI	8
	#142	Mike Goodson	NYJ	10
	#143	Kahlil Bell	CHI	8
	#144	M. Robinson	SEA	12
	#145	John Conner	CIN	12
	#146	Lance Ball	DEN	9
	#147	Baron Batch	PIT	5
	#148	Jackie Battle	SDG	8
	#149	Greg Jones	HOU	8
	#150	C. Peerman	CIN	12
	#151	C. Ogbonnaya	CLE	10
	#152	Bradie Ewing	ATL	6
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