Raiders cornerback Sean Smith was a pretty good receiver way back when. One heck of a running back, too. That’s how he earned a scholarship to Utah, as an All-American scoring machine for Pasadena’s Blair High.
The Utes recruited Smith as a running back but eventually focused him on receiver to capitalize on an athletic 6-foot-3, 220-pound frame. The shuffle didn’t produce much and, after a falling out with a coach, Smith was moved across the line of scrimmage for good.
That’s a major move with just three years college eligibility and NFL dreams, a last resort that changed his career for good.