About Rod Smith (wide receiver)
Roderick Duane Smith is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons, all with the Denver Broncos. He played college football for the Missouri Southern Lions and was signed by the Broncos as an undrafted free agent and played his entire career with the team. Following his final game in the NFL at the conclusion of the 2006 season, Smith’s 849 career receptions and 11,389 receiving yards ranked him 11ᵗʰ and 17ᵗʰ all-time respectively. As of 2025's offseason, Smith ranks 35ᵗʰ and 40ᵗʰ all-time in receptions and receiving yards respectively. He also broke the school's reception record (153), and was named first-team All-America by AP, Kodak, Football Gazette and NCAA Division II sports information directors after his senior year.
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