The Cowboys finished first in the NFC East, with a 13–3 record. He played in just seven games as a special-teamer, without registering a reception. In a Week 16 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, Smith had the highlight of his rookie year, tackling Deion Sanders during a punt return in a 41–17 victory.
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On October 11, he made his professional regular season debut during a 27–0 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. After missing ample time during the season, he was listed as the fourth wide receiver on the Dallas Cowboys' depth chart, behind Michael Irvin, Alvin Harper, and Kelvin Martin. He missed the first four games after he broke his right fibula during the Dallas Blue-White Scrimmage on July 19. Smith was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round (36th overall) of the 1992 NFL Draft. In 2011, he was named to the Jackson State University All-Century team. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration. Against Delaware State University, he set a school record with 10 receptions for 239 yards, including a 71-yard touchdown. He finished his college career with 110 receptions, 2,073 yards and 16 touchdowns. In his final year, he led the team with 43 catches for 801 yards (18.4-yard average) and 3 touchdowns. Against Southern University, he made 4 receptions for 184 yards and tied a school record with 3 receiving touchdowns (70, 64 and 37 yards). He became a starter as a junior, teaming with Tim Barnett and becoming the top receiving duo in Division I-AA, while registering 40 receptions (led the team) for 877 yards (21.3-yard average) and 9 touchdowns. He was a backup wide receiver in his first two seasons. Smith didn't have any Division I offers coming out of high school, so he accepted a football scholarship from Jackson State University. He was given the nickname Silk by his teammates, for making the big plays look easy. He played wide receiver and earned All-conference honors as a senior. He attended Callaway High School in Jackson, Mississippi. Smith is the son of Jimmy and Etta Smith. He played college football at Jackson State University. (born February 9, 1969) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and Jacksonville Jaguars. 2× Super Bowl champion ( XXVII, XXVIII).* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
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