Sherman Smith

Sherman Smith
No. 47
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1954-11-01) November 1, 1954
Youngstown, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:Youngstown (OH) North
College:Miami (OH)
NFL draft:1976: 2nd round, 58th pick
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:834
Rushing yards:3,520
Receptions:217
Receiving yards:2,393
Total TDs:38
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Coaching profile at Pro Football Reference

Sherman Lennell Smith (born November 1, 1954) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for eight seasons with the Seattle Seahawks and San Diego Chargers between 1976 and 1983. He was also the running backs coach for the Seahawks, as well as the former offensive coordinator for the Washington Redskins. After his playing days were over, he embarked upon a second career as a football coach, starting at Redmond Jr. high school, then college, and finally back in the National Football League (NFL) with the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans, Redskins, and Seahawks.