Rod Smith ( running back ) - wikipedia Rod Smith ( running back ) Rod Smith Smith in the 2017 NFL season. No. 45 -- Dallas Cowboys Position : Running back Born : ( 1992 - 01 - 10 ) January 10, 1992 ( age 26 ) Fort Wayne, Indiana Height : 6 ft 3 in ( 1.91 m ) Weight : 235 lb ( 107 kg ) Career information High school : Fort Wayne ( IN ) Harding College : Ohio State Undrafted : 2015 Career history Seattle Seahawks ( 2015 ) Dallas Cowboys ( 2015 -- present ) Roster status : Active Career NFL statistics as of 2017 Rushing attempts : 57 Rushing yards : 237 Rushing touchdowns : 4 Receptions : 21 Receiving yards : 212 Receiving touchdowns : 1 Player stats at NFL.com Player stats at PFR Rod Smith ( born January 10, 1992 ) is an American football running back for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League ( NFL ). He was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2015. He played college football at Ohio State. Contents 1 Early years 2 College career 3 Professional career 3.1 Seattle Seahawks 3.2 Dallas Cowboys 3.3 Statistics 4 Personal life 5 References 6 External links Early years Smith attended Paul Harding High School, where he received All - state and player of the year honors as a senior. He graduated after rushing 1,000 times for a SAC conference career rushing record of 6,625 yards and 66 touchdowns. As a senior, he also was an All - conference basketball player and was a part of the state 's runner - up 4 × 100 metres relay team. College career Smith accepted a football scholarship from Ohio State University as a highly rated recruit. As a redshirt freshman, he appeared in 10 games, opening the season against the University of Akron with 18 carries for 74 yards and one touchdown. The next week against the University of Toledo he started to show a fumble problem, diminishing the coaching staff confidence in him. His production was limited the rest of the season behind Dan Herron, Carlos Hyde and Jordan Hall. He registered 29 carries for 116 yards and one touchdown, while playing mainly on special teams. He was also suspended after missing the team flight to the 2012 Gator Bowl. As a sophomore, he was a backup behind Hyde and Jordan, appearing in 12 games with 32 carries for 215 yards and 2 touchdowns. He led the team in kickoff returns ( 13 ), total return yards ( 303 ) and return average ( 23.3 ). His best game came against Penn State University, tallying 4 carries for 48 yards. As a junior, he was suspended for an undisclosed offseason incident for the season opener against the University at Buffalo. He felled back in the running back rotation behind Hyde, Jordan, Dontre Wilson and Ezekiel Elliott. He recorded 22 carries for 117 yards ( 5.3 - yard average ) and one touchdown. As a senior, he missed most of spring camp for academic reasons. He still emerged as the team 's goal line running back behind sophomore starter Elliott, posting 24 carries for 101 yards and 4 touchdowns, while also contributing on special teams. On October 27, he was dismissed from the football team after a failed drug test and decided to declare for the NFL Draft. He finished his college career with 549 rushing yards on 107 carries with 10 touchdowns. Professional career Seattle Seahawks Smith was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Seattle Seahawks after the 2015 NFL Draft on May 2. He was waived on September 5 and signed to the practice squad the next day. On October 10, he was promoted to the active roster to provide depth while running backs Marshawn Lynch and Fred Jackson recovered from injuries. He played in one game against the Cincinnati Bengals, rushing for 5 yards on 2 carries. He was released on October 13. Dallas Cowboys On October 14, 2015, he was claimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys. He became the third - string running back after Joseph Randle was released on November 3. He appeared in 10 games, playing mainly on special teams and having one kickoff return for 26 yards. In 2016, he was moved to fullback during OTAs, although he did not have the traditional size and body. He competed with converted linebacker Keith Smith for the position and both made the team, although Rod was used only for special teams purposes. On November 3, after injuries to Morris Claiborne and Barry Church, the Cowboys were forced to release him to make room for cornerback Leon McFadden. He was re-signed to the practice squad two days later. At the time, he was tied for second on the team with 4 special teams tackles. He signed a reserve / future contract with the Cowboys on January 16, 2017. In 2017, he returned to running back behind Ezekiel Elliott, Alfred Morris and Darren McFadden. During preseason, he was moved up to third - string because of his improved play and production on special teams. On September 17, in week 2 against the Denver Broncos, Smith had his first two Cowboys ' carries, which went for eight yards during a 42 -- 17 defeat. Elliott 's six - game suspension for violating the league 's personal conduct policy, contributed to Smith earning more playing time behind Alfred Morris. In week 13 against the Washington Redskins he scored one rushing touchdown. In week 14 against the New York Giants, Smith scored two touchdowns, including an 81 - yard reception, helping secure a 30 - 10 win. In week 15 against the Oakland Raiders he scored a touchdown for the fourth game in a row. He was declared inactive for the last game against the Philadelphia Eagles, after battling an illness and a sore back. He finished the season with 232 rushing yards, 4 rushing touchdowns, 19 receptions, 202 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown. Statistics Year Team Games Rushing Receiving Fumbles GS Att Yards Avg TD Rec Yards Avg TD Fum Lost 2015 SEA 0 5 2.5 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 DAL 10 0 0 0 0.0 0 6 6.0 0 0 0 2016 DAL 7 0 0 0 0.0 0 4.0 0 0 0 2017 DAL 13 46 209 4.5 13 158 12.1 0 0 Career 31 48 214 4.5 15 168 11.2 0 0 Personal life His younger brother Jaylon Smith plays linebacker in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys. References Jump up ^ `` Harding grad Rod Smith 's journey to NFL filled with highlights and heartbreak ''. WANE. 2017 - 07 - 26. Retrieved 2018 - 03 - 14. Jump up ^ `` The ' surreal ' path brothers Jaylon, Rod Smith took to the Cowboys to play together for the first time ''. SportsDay. 2017 - 12 - 10. Retrieved 2018 - 03 - 14. Jump up ^ `` Rod Smith College Stats ''. College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018 - 03 - 14. Jump up ^ `` Report : Ohio St. axes RB Smith for failed test ''. ESPN.com. Jump up ^ `` Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer confirms RB Rod Smith 's dismissal from team ''. Jump up ^ `` Rod Smith Career Game Log ''. College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018 - 03 - 14. Jump up ^ `` Rod Smith, dismissed from Ohio State football team in October, signs undrafted free agent deal with Seattle Seahawks ''. Jump up ^ `` Seattle Seahawks promote RB Rod Smith to 53 - man roster, place CB Tharold Simon on IR ''. 10 October 2015. Jump up ^ `` Seattle Seahawks release WR B.J. Daniels, RB Rod Smith ''. 13 October 2015. Jump up ^ `` Cowboys claim Seattle RB Rod Smith off waivers ''. 14 October 2015. Jump up ^ `` Rod Smith 2015 Game Log ''. Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018 - 03 - 14. Jump up ^ Phillips, Rob ( November 3, 2016 ). `` Cowboys Waive Fullback Rod Smith, Create Open Roster Spot ''. DallasCowboys.com. Jump up ^ `` Cowboys Sign FB Rod Smith To Practice Squad ''. November 5, 2016. Jump up ^ Eatman, Nick ( January 16, 2017 ). `` Showers, Rod Smith Among 12 Players Signed To Cowboys Offseason Roster ''. DallasCowboys.com. Jump up ^ `` Dallas Cowboys at Denver Broncos - September 17th, 2017 ''. Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 14 October 2017. Jump up ^ `` Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants - December 10th, 2017 ''. Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018 - 03 - 14. Jump up ^ `` Rod Smith 2017 Game Log ''. Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018 - 03 - 14. Jump up ^ Merrill, Elizabeth. `` Notre Dame LB Jaylon Smith cries, celebrates draft selection ''. ESPN.com. Retrieved 8 May 2016. 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Question: who is the running back for the cowboys
Answer: Rod Smith