Antone Smith (born September 17, 1985 in Pahokee, Florida) is an American football running back for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was signed by the Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Florida State.
In his senior year at Pahokee High School, Smith led Pahokee to the state football title and rushed for 276 yards and three touchdowns in the championship game, finishing with 2,814 yards and 44 touchdowns on the season. During his four-year high school playing career he compiled over 6000 rushing yards.
Smith was ranked as the top running back recruit in the country and the number 25 player overall by Rivals.com. He was a Parade All-American, the Palm Beach County Player of the Year, and the Old Spice National Player of the Year. Smith was voted the MVP of the Nike Camp and while there recorded an extremely fast 40-yard dash time of 4.25. He played in the CalFlorida Bowl and was named the offensive MVP.
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