Professional Bio

9th Year NFL Coach • 3rd with Chiefs

Cedric Smith enters his third season as Kansas City’s strength and conditioning coach after spending six years as an assistant strength coach with the Denver Broncos (2001-06). In Denver, Smith worked with longtime Broncos strength and conditioning coach Rich Tuten in implementing all aspects of the Broncos in-season and off-season training programs.

As Kansas City’s strength and conditioning coach, Smith is responsible for overseeing the Chiefs year-round conditioning efforts. The former NFL fullback has implemented a vigorous off-season program that not only puts an emphasis on strength training and cardiovascular endurance, but also focuses on enhancing speed and flexibility. Smith supervises the club’s personalized in-season training regiment, which is designed to maintain off-season gains and keep the squad in top physical condition over the course of the entire NFL campaign.

Prior to joining the Broncos, Smith was a fitness manager and consultant with Gold’s Gym in Phoenix for two years (’99-00) after concluding a successful seven-year NFL playing career. During his professional playing tenure, Smith enjoyed stints with Arizona (’96-98), Washington (’94-95), New Orleans (’91) and Minnesota (’90). He finished his NFL career with 40 carries for 100 yards (2.5 avg.) with two touchdowns and 20 receptions for 141 yards (7.1 avg.) with two scores. He also had five kickoff returns for 83 yards (16.6 avg.). He originally entered the NFL as the second of Minnesota’s two fifth-round selections (131st overall) in the ‘90 NFL Draft. Smith appeared in 15 games for the Vikings as a rookie, opening holes for RB Herschel Walker.

The Enterprise, Alabama native enjoyed his finest NFL campaign in ‘94 with Washington. He played in 14 games (eight starts), rushing 10 times for 48 yards (4.8 avg.) and catching 15 passes for 118 yards (7.9 avg.).

Prior to entering the NFL, Smith was a three-year starter at fullback at the University of Florida where he paved the way for RB Emmitt Smith, the NFL’s all-time leading rusher. Serving as a fullback for the Gators, he finished his collegiate career with 20 starts, carrying the ball 102 times for 300 yards (2.9 avg.) with four TDs and catching 11 passes for 77 yards (7.0 avg.). He was a three-time Academic All-Southeastern Conference selection. Before enrolling at Florida, Smith was named All-Alabama as a fullback at Enterprise High School in Enterprise, Alabama. Smith graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Health Sciences.

Personal Bio

Education: University of Florida (B.S. ‘90). Born: Enterprise, Alabama. Family: Children - Chandler, Canyon, Cole, Cameron and Cerraya.