Chris Smith (running back, born 1999)

Chris Smith (September 8, 1999) is an American football running back for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Louisiana.

Early life and high school
Smith was born on September 8, 1999, in Meridian, Mississippi. He attended Nanih Waiya High School, being named the 2016 "Mr. Football".

2018–2019
Smith committed to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, spending his first year as a redshirt and appearing in four games. As a redshirt freshman in 2019, Smith appeared in every game of the season and placed fourth on the roster with 334 rushing yards. He ran for four touchdowns on the year.

2020–2021
In 2020, Smith appeared in all 11 games for the school and served as their return specialist and third running back. As a returner, Smith made 23 kick returns for 617 yards and two touchdowns, and twice earned conference special teams player of the week honors. He finished the season with 1,137 all-purpose yards, 30th most in the nation. Following the season, he was named a first-team All-America selection by CBS and 247Sports.com.

In 2021, Smith earned the starting running back role and led the team with 855 rushing yards on the year. In a 28–27 win over Arkansas State, he ran for a career-high 238 yards and two touchdowns.

Seattle Seahawks
Smith signed with the Seattle Seahawks on May 12, 2023 as an undrafted free agent. He was waived on June 1, 2023.

San Antonio Brahmas
On June 16, 2023, Smith was selected by the San Antonio Brahmas as part of the XFL Rookie Draft. He was signed on October 24, 2023.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers
On February 5, 2024, it was announced that Smith signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL).