Ian Smart

Ian Smart (born February 28, 1980, in Kingston, Jamaica) is a CFL kick returner and running back who is currently a free agent. He attended C.W. Post College and rushed for 2,536 yards in 2001.

Ian Smart

No. --     Free Agent
Date of birth	(1980-02-28) February 28, 1980 (age 45)
Place of birth	Kingston, Jamaica
Career information
CFL status	International
Position(s)	KR/RB
Height	5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight	200 lb (91 kg)
US college	C.W. Post College
Career history
As player
2003	New York Jets*
2004	Scottish Claymores
2004	New York Jets*
2004–2005	Tampa Bay Buccaneers
2006	Montreal Alouettes
2006–2009	BC Lions (CFL)
Career highlights and awards
Grey Cup champion (2006) John Agro Special Teams Award (2007)
CFL All-Star	2007
CFL West All-Star	2007, 2008
Career stats
Playing stats at CFL.ca Playing stats at NFL.com

In 2003, Smart attended New York Jets training camp but joined NFL Europe's now-defunct Scottish Claymores as a running back. He played 4 games with the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2004. He was on the Buccaneers's practice roster during the 2005 season.

Smart played 4 seasons for BC Lions and replaced Aaron Lockett as their kick returner during the 2006 season. He became their backup running back when Alexis Bwenge became a fullback. Smart scored a 25-yard touchdown as running back for the BC Lions in their 2006 Grey Cup victory.

On February 25, 2010, Smart was released by the BC Lions.