44 Facts About Darrin Smith

Darrin Smith was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2025.

Darrin Smith was a two-way player as a junior, lining up as a linebacker and a 185-pound pulling guard.

Darrin Smith was a member of the track team, where he competed in the 100 metres with a personal best time of 10.7 seconds.

Darrin Smith played strongside linebacker, where along with teammates Jessie Armstead and Michael Barrow, formed arguably one of the greatest linebacking corps in college football history, known as "The Bermuda Triangle".

Darrin Smith had 10 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, 5 quarterback pressures, 4 passes defensed and one forced fumble.

Darrin Smith made 2 sacks, 8 quarterback pressures, 4 tackles for loss, 9 passes defensed, one interception and 2 forced fumbles.

Darrin Smith finished his college career with 401 tackles.

Darrin Smith was a two-time second-team All-American and a Butkus Award semi-finalist.

Darrin Smith stayed five years at the University of Miami, the first as a red-shirted freshman under Jimmy Johnson, so he could get a complete education.

Darrin Smith earned his master's degree in marketing after getting his undergraduate degree in business management.

Darrin Smith was the school's first National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar-Athlete recipient.

Darrin Smith was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round of the 1993 NFL draft.

Darrin Smith registered 93 tackles, 4 passes defensed, 2 fumble recoveries.

Darrin Smith was named to the NFL All-rookie team and was considered one of the fastest linebackers in the league, extremely quick and versatile.

Darrin Smith was a part of the Super Bowl XXVIII winning team.

In 1995, Darrin Smith was a restricted free agent and the team gave him a one-year qualifying offer instead of a long-term deal, so he sat out the first 7 games in a contract dispute, in order to avoid injury and be more marketable in free agency.

Darrin Smith signed and played in the nine games that were needed for his contract to not be voided for that season.

Darrin Smith collected 65 tackles, 3 sacks and returned a fumble 63 yards against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Darrin Smith then had torn ligaments in his right ankle and missed the last 6 contests, which limited him to only 7 games.

Darrin Smith registered 13 tackles, one sack, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

Darrin Smith collected 80 tackles, 5 sacks, 3 interceptions, 2 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries.

Darrin Smith started 12 games, including 3 at middle linebacker because of injuries to Dean Wells and DeShone Myles.

Darrin Smith was inactive in 3 games because of injuries.

Darrin Smith began the first 5 games of the season as a backup linebacker.

Darrin Smith used his athletic ability to rank second on the team with 113 tackles, while adding 2 interceptions, 21 passes defensed, 2 sacks and 3 special teams tackles.

Darrin Smith became a key contributor for the Saints' defense and the team's run to the NFC Western Division title.

Darrin Smith had 12 tackles and 2 passes defensed against the Arizona Cardinals.

Darrin Smith made 14 tackles against the San Francisco 49ers.

Darrin Smith had 13 tackles and 2 passes defensed against the Oakland Raiders.

Darrin Smith started 16 games at right outside linebacker, posting 84 tackles, 65 solo tackles, 8 passes defensed, 1.5 sacks, one forced fumble and 6 special teams tackles.

Darrin Smith had 7 tackles, one sack, one pass defensed and one forced fumble against the Carolina Panthers.

Darrin Smith made 11 tackles and one pass defensed against the New York Jets.

Darrin Smith had 13 tackles, a half-sack and one pass defensed against the Washington Redskins.

Darrin Smith registered 10 or more tackles in 5 contests, while establishing career-highs with 123 tackles, 2 interceptions, 3.5 sacks, 11 passes defensed and one fumble recovery.

Darrin Smith had 14 tackles, 3 sacks and one pass defensed against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Darrin Smith had 14 sacks and a half-sack against the Minnesota Vikings.

Darrin Smith was declared inactive in the next 2 contests.

Darrin Smith was a backup and played on special teams in the last 5 games.

Darrin Smith finished with 9 starts, 71 tackles, 51 solo tackles, one sack, one interception and 6 passes defensed.

Darrin Smith was limited to only 3 games because of injuries and he didn't register any stat.

Darrin Smith played in the NFL for 12 seasons, recording 24 quarterback sacks, 11 interceptions and 4 touchdowns.

Darrin Smith never appeared in a Pro Bowl, but he is the only professional football player to earn two College Football National Championship rings and two Super Bowl rings.

Darrin Smith is a member of The Fountain of Pembroke Pines where he heads the Athletes for Christ Bible Study Ministry.

Darrin Smith is married to Kimberly Smith and the father of twins, a girl and a boy, Daryn and Darius Smith.