| Tom Smith | |
| Number: | 29 |
| Position: | Running back |
| Birth Date: | 4 October 1949 |
| Birth Place: | Waterloo, Iowa, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 1 |
| Weight Lbs: | 216 |
| High School: | Waterloo (IA) East |
| College: | Miami |
| Draftyear: | 1973 |
| Draftround: | 7 |
| Draftpick: | 182 |
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| Pfr: | S/SmitTh20 |
Thomas Eric Smith (born October 4, 1949) is a former American football running back who played one season with the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL) and one season for the Jacksonville Sharks of the World Football League (WFL).
Smith attended Waterloo East High School in Waterloo, Iowa.[1]
He first enrolled at the University of Iowa before transferring to the University of Miami.[1] In 1972, he rushed the ball 91 times for 457 yards and three touchdowns along with six receptions for 41 yards.[2]
Smith was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round (182nd overall) of the 1973 NFL draft. He played in two games for the Dolphins during the 1973 season.[1] He then played for the Jacksonville Sharks of the World Football League (WFL) in 1974.[3]