Inducted 2014
Date of Birth
9/2/1960
Birthplace
New Orleans, LA
School
McNeese State University (1980-1982)
Bio
One of the greatest players in McNeese State history, cornerback Leonard Smith earned All-American honors during a standout career in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and became the first Cowboy to enter the College Football Hall of Fame. An injury caused Smith to redshirt his 1979 freshman season. In 1980, the team went 10-2 and captured the Southland Conference, earning an Independence Bowl bid. The following year Smith was named to the all-conference team and earned FCS All-America notice when the division was created in 1982. In addition to being a defensive standout, he excelled on special teams, setting school records for blocked kicks in a season (6) and in a career (17). Picked 17th overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round of the 1983 NFL Draft, Smith was the highest pick ever in Southland Conference and school history. He played nine seasons with the Cardinals and Buffalo Bills, and he helped lead the Bills to Super Bowls XXV and XXVI. After retiring, the New Orleans native became a private businessman.
Stats
Height 6'0"
Weight 190
Career Highlights
- 1982 All-Conference
- 1982 First-Team All-America (FCS)
- 1981 All-Conference
Class of 2014
Cornerback
Dre' Bly
Offensive Tackle
Tony Boselli
Defensive Tackle
Dave Butz
Linebacker
Shane Conlan
Quarterback
Joe Hamilton
Linebacker
John Huard
Running Back
Darrin Nelson
Offensive Tackle
Willie Roaf
Quarterback
John Sciarra
Wide Receiver
Sterling Sharpe
Cornerback
Leonard Smith
Linebacker
Derrick Thomas
Running Back
LaDainian Tomlinson
Tight End
Wesley Walls
Coach
Mike Bellotti
Coach
Jerry Moore
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