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Kevin Smith #34 | Running Back | Detroit Lions
Height: 6-1    Weight: 216    Born: , Miami, FL

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Statistics
YearTeamGRuAttRuYdsRuAvgRuTDs100YGRecRecYdsRecAvgRecTDs100YG
2008DET162389764.182392867.300
2009DET132177473.4414141510.111
2009 Game Log
WeekOppRuAttRuYdsRuAvgRuTDsRecRecYdsRecAvgRecTDs
1@NO15201.317527.40
2MIN24833.502105.00
3WAS161016.303186.00
4@CHI19301.624215.30
5PIT20532.7044812.00
6@GB15614.10000.00
8STL16452.8044912.30
9@SEA13675.20294.50
10@MIN12554.603103.30
11CLE12453.80410426.01
12GB18432.4044611.50
13@CIN16754.7122914.50
14@BAL21693.302199.50
Player Notes
February 25, 2010
Kevin Smith no longer needs to undergo shoulder surgery, according to the Detroit Free Press.

Our View:Smith dealt with shoulder issues throughout last year and also tore his ACL at the end of the season. He had surgery on his knee to repair the torn ACL in December and was waiting to have the shoulder surgery until he got off crutches, though it looks like the time off while he recovers from the knee surgery has allowed his shoulder to heal. He's aiming to be ready to play by the start of next season, though that still seems like an optimistic timetable.
February 20, 2010
Kevin Smith is gearing up for the 2010 campaign after suffering a season-ending knee injury in 2009, according to the Lions' official website. He said, "I have been working out at the University of Miami just doing the basics trying to get my flexibility back. I am starting to squat a little bit, doing some leg presses, trying to get the muscle back in my left quad -- I had surgery on my left knee. Everything feels good -- everything is going well right now."

Our View:Smith is still expected to start training camp on the PUP list, but this is encouraging news regarding his rehab.
February 4, 2010
Kevin Smith is reconsidering shoulder surgery, and is seeking more medical opinions, according to MLive.com.

Our View:Smith may opt for natural rehab on his shoulder. He is already expected to start training camp on the PUP list due to the torn ACL in his left knee.
January 29, 2010
Lions offensive coordinator Scott Linehan expects Kevin Smith (knee, shoulder) to be healthy by Detroit's season opener next year, according to NFL.com. "I'm sure he will (return)," Linehan said of Smith. "He's a young guy, he'll keep working. He's got a couple injuries he played through (last year), so he's tough. We're planning on him being back."

Our View:Keep in mind, however, that this is mere speculation by Linehan, and that Smith hasn't even undergone shoulder surgery yet as he continues to recover from knee surgery. Still, it can't hurt to hear reports like this out of Detroit's camp, and it remains to be seen whether they'll look to add a feature back in Smith's place this offseason.
January 27, 2010
Kevin Smith has yet to undergo shoulder surgery, according to the Detroit News.

Our View:Smith is still recovering from knee surgery, but the longer he waits to get his shoulder repaired, the more likely it becomes that he won't be ready by the start of training camp, and possibly the opening of the 2010 season. His status as Detroit's feature back is very much up in the air.