Carolina Panthers running back and special teams contributor Rod Smart enjoyed his most success at the NFL level here, including a trip to the Super Bowl. Smart joined the Panthers after being claimed off waivers in September of the 2002 season, his first of four under former coach John Fox.
Smart finished his professional career with only 67 rushing yards, all but six coming in a Panthers uniform but did make his mark on special teams. Accumulating 1,731 kick return yards, 35 tackles and one touchdown, Smart even had four returns for 74 yards in a Super Bowl with Carolina.