Delta State University

2008 (Sophomore): Played in 12 games for the Statesmen defense at cornerback and kick returner...Recorded 12 total tackles with three pass break-ups...Also returned four kicks for 70 yards, including a long of 28 yards.

ROCHESTER CC: Played one season for the Yellow Jackets and head coach Brad Laplante...Helped the Jackets to a 10-0 record and a league championship after going during his freshman season...Started at corner both years...Recorded five interceptions, 40 tackles and 15 pass breakups in his career at RCC...Returned one INT for touchdown.

PREP: Played four seasons for coach Robert Hunt at Kettering H.S. in Detroit...Four-year starter at corner, but also saw time at wide receiver, running back and safety...School-record holder in pass breakups with 97...Named All-State, All-Conference, All-District and All-Area during his career at KHS...Teams went a combined 35-5 during his time at KHS, including potseason play each...Most memorable moment came on INT return for touchdown that sealed KHS playoff victory...Also lettered in basketball.

PERSONAL: James Darnell Smith...Born October 27, 1985...Son of Charlene Smith...Has three siblings, Quanez, Jeaninna, and Corey...Uncle, Steve Hawkins, played with the New England Patriots of the NFL...Majoring in pre-law with a minor in business.