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Background, draft & career details

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20 reported facts

Background & education

Full name: Detron Smith
Born: Feb 25, 1974
College: Texas A&M

More background details

First name: Detron
Last name: Smith
Football name: Not reported
Common first name: Detron
Name suffix: Not reported
College conference: Not reported

Measurements & recorded role

Height: 5′ 10″ (70 in)
Weight: 229 lb
Position: RB

More role details

Position group: RB
Last reported jersey: #42
Last reported team: IND
Status at source capture: RES
Reported experience: 8 years

Draft & reported career span

Draft year: 1996
Draft round: Round 3
Overall selection: Pick 65
Draft team: DEN

More career details

Rookie season: 1996
Last listed season: 2003

Roster details reflect the source when captured and may be historical. Missing details mean “not reported”.

Biography sources & dates 1 source

nflverse player reference catalog
Captured Oct 11, 2026 · Information cutoff Oct 11, 2026 · Source effective date not supplied

Biography snapshot built Oct 11, 2026. Public facts match the exact player profile ID 00-0015152.

Team, jersey, status, experience and any availability details do not confirm a current roster spot or game availability. “Last listed season” is a catalog field, not a confirmed retirement date. Missing draft details do not establish that a player was undrafted.

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Full name: Detron Smithnflverse player reference catalog · Oct 11, 2026Source-reported biography
First name: Detronnflverse player reference catalog · Oct 11, 2026Source-reported biography
Last name: Smithnflverse player reference catalog · Oct 11, 2026Source-reported biography
Common first name: Detronnflverse player reference catalog · Oct 11, 2026Source-reported biography
Born: Feb 25, 1974nflverse player reference catalog · Oct 11, 2026Source-reported biography
College: Texas A&Mnflverse player reference catalog · Oct 11, 2026Source-reported biography
Height: 5′ 10″ (70 in)nflverse player reference catalog · Oct 11, 2026Source-reported biography
Weight: 229 lb

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Team role & availability

Roster role and reported availability from the latest available provider read.

3 reported facts

Team & role

Team: IND
Position: RB
Jersey: #42
Fantasy eligibility: Not reported
Roster status: Not reported
Depth chart position: Not reported
Depth chart order: Not reported

Health & practice

Injury designation: Not reported
Reported injury: Not reported
Injury reported: Not reported
Practice participation: Not reported
Provider note: Not reported

Source: ESPN athlete profile · Source checked Oct 16, 2026.

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