Bradley "Brad" Alexander Smith (born December 12, 1983) is an
American football utility player for the
Buffalo Bills of the
National Football League. He was drafted in the 4th round of the
2006 NFL Draft by the
New York Jets. He played
college football at
Missouri.
High school
Smith is the son of Phillip and Sherri Smith. He attended
Chaney High School in
Youngstown, Ohio. He was a two-time all-state selection for football and twice was selected as the All-City Offensive Player of the Year. He threw for over 2,700 yards in his career and 34
TDs. He also rushed for over 1,200 yards and 19 TDs. Brad also played
basketball and was an all-city selection. He was given the nickname "Ninja Fists" for his quick release of the ball.
College
After being
redshirted in
2001 he became the four-year starter (never missing a start) for the
Missouri Tigers. His redshirt freshman year he established himself as one of the elite quarterbacks in
college football becoming only the second player in Division 1-A football history to ever
pass for 2,020 yards and
rush for 1,000. He received numerous national and
Big 12 Conference freshman honors, leading the Tigers to a 5-7 record. His sophomore year he led Mizzou to an 8-5 record and their first bowl game since 1998. In 2004 the Tigers went a disappointing 5-6 after beginning the season ranked number 17 by the
Associated Press. His senior year he led the Tigers to a 7-5 record and his second
Independence Bowl in three years...
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