Kevin Smith

Bio

A consensus First Team All-American in 1991, Kevin Smith led a Texas A&M defensive squad that led the nation in total defense (222.4 ypg) and passing defense (136.4 ypg). The 1991 squad ranked fourth nationally in rushing defense, capping opponents at 86.0 yards per game and seventh nationally in scoring defense at 13.1 points per game. On special teams, Smith led the team in punt returns in 1991, recording 19 for 274.5 yards for a 14.5 average, which ranked the Aggies seventh nationally. Texas A&M won the 1991 Southwest Conference title and appeared in Cotton Bowl against Florida State, posting a 10-2 record and a final No. 12 ranking in the AP Poll. Coached by College Football Hall of Famer R.C. Slocum, Smith and the Aggies went 34-14-1 during his four seasons in College Station, and the team made three bowl appearances. The Aggies claimed a 65-14 victory over BYU in the 1990 Holiday Bowl, finishing the season at 9-3-1 and No. 15 in the AP Poll. In the Holiday Bowl, Smith posted four tackles, a fumble recovery and three pass breakups as the Aggie defense held Heisman Trophy winner Ty Detmer to just 120 yards. A three-time First Team SWC performer, Smith tied the conference record with 20 career interceptions. His 20 picks also set an Aggie record, as did his 289-career interception return yards, three interceptions returned for a touchdown, and 32 career pass breakups. His punt returns in 1991 also earned him a couple spots in the Aggie record books with his 73-yard return against Texas and his 71-yard return against Rice landing him at No. 11 and No. 17, respectively.

Career Highlights

• 1991 All-Conference
• 1991 Consensus All-America
• 1990 All-Conference
• 1989 All-Conference