Rod Smart | Net Worth, Education, Family & Career

Rod Smart, originally named Torrold DeShaun Smart is a well-reputed professional American football player. He has played for many teams including the ‘Hilltoppers’, ‘Las Vegas Outlaws’, ‘Philadelphia Eagles’, ‘Oakland Raiders’, and many more. He earned quite a popularity among people through his impressive football skills. 

To find out more about this amazingly talented player, please take a look at the article below. 

Rod Smart: Age

Born on the 9th of January, 1977, Rod Smart is currently 47 years old. According to astrology and his birth sign, his horoscope is a Capricorn. 

Rod Smart: Quick Facts/Wiki

Rod Smart: Early life and Family Details

Born in the city of Lakeland, Florida, United States, Rod was blessed as the eldest child to Valerie Smart, his mother. Rod was born on 1977, January 9. He was raised along with his younger brother Chris Rainey, who is a former National Football League (NFL) player. As a child, both of the brothers; Rod and Chris were into football. Rod loved to listen to funk and soul music bands such as ‘Earth’, ‘Parliament’, and many more. He grew up listening to them. 

Rod Smart: Educational Background

At first, Rod gained his primary educational knowledge from Lakeland Senior High School. In high school, he started playing running back and cornerback for the football team. His interest in football increased more. 

After that, he attended Western Kentucky University where he played for another football team called the ‘Hilltoppers’. His amazing skills and moves used to amaze every single person in the crowd. 

Rod graduated with a degree in Kinesiology at last. Kinesiology is the study of human body movement.

Rod Smart: Career

Rod Smart started his career when he was in college. He joined the football team called the ‘Hilltoppers’ where he served as one of the best players. He has a record of 2305 rushing yards on 356 carries, 279 kickoff return yards, and 14 yards on punt returns, which he set during his college days. 

However, his official personal career as a football player started after he joined the ‘San Diego Chargers’ team. He got into the team in around 2000 as a rookie and gained a lot of training there. Later, after a year of hard work, training, and all the sweat, in 2001, Rod joined the ‘Las Vegas Outlaw’, which is one of the most reputed football teams in America. 

Las Vegas Outlaw helped him gain the nickname “He Hate Me”. His jersey also had this slogan on it. His performance led the Las Vegas Outlaws to grow rapidly. He played for the team in the XFL.

After the completion of XFL, Rod left Las Vegas Outlaws and joined ‘Edmonton Eskimos’. Through this team, he played for the CFL, i.e., Canadian Football League. 

He got an offer to get in the ‘Philadelphia Eagles’ in around 2001 and he accepted it. He appeared in several seasons and games and this team also came into superiority through Rod Smart.

Rod Smart: Relationship Status

You might feel shocked to know this but the dashing football player is single. No rumors have been found about his dating affairs, past relationships, current relationships, or anything else. 

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Rod Smart: Net Worth

The estimated net worth of this famous and talented football player is approximately 4 million US Dollars. Being a professional American football player is his major source of income and earnings. He also provides football and fitness training nowadays which helps him to earn more fortune. Likewise, he is also involved in business endorsements and advertising contracts for brands and businesses.