Looks to come out strong in his final season as a Bear ... used last season to redshirt ... was a starter two seasons ago and will challenge for one of the defensive end starting nods.

2000: Redshirted.

1999: Saw action in every game ... ranked among the team leaders in tackles-for-loss (10) and sacks (4.5) ... notched a season-high six tackles in playoff loss to Northwest Missouri State (Nov. 27) ... recorded four tackles, including two tackles-for-loss and a sack versus Morningside (Sept. 18) ... tallied three tackles, a sack and a pass breakup versus South Dakota State (Sept. 25).

1998: Spent most of the season as a backup to Aaron Smith and John Curto on the defensive line ... recorded nine tackles (two solos) in limited action ... also had one tackle-for-loss, a forced fumble and a 1/2 sack.

1997: Saw limited action as a true freshman, making two tackles.

High School: Named All-Colorado, all-state, all-league and all-area as a senior at Widefield after recording 15 sacks as a senior ... also lettered in basketball ... high school football coach: Mike Heatherly.

Personal: Born May 7, 1979 in Widefield ... son of the late George and Frances Smith ... majoring in kinesiology.

Smith's Career Statistics (Regular Season Only)
YearUTATTTT/LossSacksFFBKInt.PBU
19970220/00.00100
19982791/120.51000
19998152310/264.53006
Totals10243411/385.04106