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Steve Smith

Sport(s): Football – Carolina Panthers

Position(s): Wide Receiver

College: Utah University

Biography

·        In 2001, Steve was the first rookie to make the Pro Bowl as a special teams player since 1993.

·        In 2003, Smith’s 404 postseason yards were the most since Jerry Rice gained 409 yards in 1988.

·        In 2005, Steve became the first player since 1984 to lead the NFL in receptions for a team that ran more often than it passed.

·        In 2005, Steve earned the NFL's receiving "triple crown", leading the league in receptions (103), yards (1,563) and touchdowns (12).

·        Steve Smith is one of only three players in history to run back two punts for touchdowns and catch a touchdown pass in the same game.

·        He holds an NFL record for highest punt return average in a single game (51.0 yards).

·        Steve led the NFL in receiving yards per game in 2008.