C.W. Post's Ian Smart Signs with New York Jets

Ian Smart at Jets practice on May 4, 2003. (Photo by Joe Rogate)

May 3, 2003 - Recent C.W. Post graduate Ian Smart was signed to a three-year free agent contract with the New York Jets on Saturday, May 3, 2003.  Smart, a running back with the C.W. Post Pioneer football team from 1999-2002, will compete for a spot on the Jet's kickoff return unit.

Hailed as the "best touchdown-maker college football has ever known," Smart finished his career as college football's all-time leader in touchdowns (95), total points (570) and career yards per carry (7.58).  In addition, he ended his remarkable collegiate career gaining 6,647 yards, fourth-best in college football history.

Smart graduated in January 2003 with a bachelor's degree in physical education from the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University.

For more information contact Brad Sullivan at 516-299-4156 or email bsulliva@liu.edu