Player Story
De'Veon Smith story
De'Veon Smith built his college career from 2013 through 2016 as a running back from Warren, OH wearing No. 4, spending time with Michigan. The clearest part of De'Veon Smith's career was his backfield work: 2,235 rushing yards, 495 carries, 22 rushing touchdowns, and 251 receiving yards across 41 career games in the available record. His largest box-score season came in 2016 with Michigan. Those numbers show where he fit, how often the ball or action found him, and how his role developed over time.
The value of the career arc is that it connects production to role, not just a name on a roster. His career also includes 251 receiving yards and 1 tackle, giving the story more than a single-category snapshot. With 41 career games in the available record, his career has enough shape to show both opportunity and production across Michigan.
The arc is straightforward: De'Veon Smith moved through the depth chart, found a larger role, and turned that opportunity into production that can be understood through standard football numbers.