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Laverne Smith is a former running back out of Kansas, selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 99th overall pick (round 4) in the 1977 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Draft Details
Laverne Smith Career Stats
- First-team All-Big Eight (1974)
- 2× Second-team All-Big Eight (1975, 1976)
Career Totals
| Rushing attempts | Rushing yards | Return yards |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | 55 | 365 |
Career History
- Pittsburgh Steelers (1977)
Born: Greenwood, Mississippi, U.S. · Height: 5-10 · Weight: 193 lb
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  TB |
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| 1 | 2 |  DAL |
 Tony Dorsett |
RB |  Pittsburgh |
| 1 | 3 |  CIN |
 Eddie Edwards |
DE | Miami, Arizona Western |
| 1 | 4 |  NYJ |
 Marvin Powell |
OT | USC |
| 1 | 5 |  NYG |
 Gary Jeter |
DE | USC |
| 1 | 6 |  ATL |
 Warren Bryant |
OT |  Kentucky |
| 1 | 7 |  NO |
 Joe Campbell |
DE |  Maryland |
| 1 | 8 | CIN |
 Wilson Whitley |
DE |  Houston |
| 1 | 9 |  GB |
 Mike Butler |
DE |  Kansas |
| 4 | 1 |  SEA |
 Al Hunter |
RB |  Notre Dame |
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