Ian Smart
Ian Smart (born February 28, 1980 in Kingston, Jamaica) is a CFL kick returner and running back who is currently a free agent. He attended C.W. Post College and rushed for 2,536 yards in 2001.
| No. -- Free Agent | |
| Born: | February 28, 1980 Kingston, Jamaica |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | KR/RB |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (173 cm) |
| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| College | C.W. Post College |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2003 | Scottish Claymores (NFLE) |
| 2004–2005 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL) |
| 2006–2009 | BC Lions (CFL) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 2007 |
| CFL West All-Star | 2007, 2008 |
| Awards | John Agro Special Teams Award (2007) |
| Career stats | |
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In 2003, Smart attended New York Jets training camp but joined NFL Europe's now-defunct Scottish Claymores as a running back. He played 4 games with the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2004. He was on the Buccaneers's practice roster during the 2005 season.
Smart played 4 seasons for BC Lions and replaced Aaron Lockett as their kick returner during the 2006 season. He became their backup running back when Alexis Bwenge became a fullback. Smart scored a 25-yard touchdown as running back for the BC Lions in their 2006 Grey Cup victory.
On February 25, 2010, Smart was released by the BC Lions.