Smith, a two-time first-team All-America during his days with the Lions (1988, 1990-93), led the nation in receiving yards in 1991, racking up 1,439 yards on 60 receptions. That year, he was named the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association’s Offensive MVP and collected one of his two first-team All-MIAA awards. Smith, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, is the only Missouri Southern receiver ever to post a 1,000-yard season and holds or shares 11 school records. He’s the Broncos’ all-time leader in receiving yards (7,783), receiving touchdowns (49) and 100-yard games (27), and the two-time Super Bowl champion ranks second on the Broncos’ list for career receptions (559).

A finalist for the 1993 Harlon Hill Award, Smith joined the Denver squad as a rookie free agent in 1994 after leaving Southern as its Outstanding Graduate for that year. He completed his collegiate studies with three degrees: economics & finance, general business and marketing & management. Smith also lettered on the MSSC basketball team in 1990-91.