On Monday, The National Football Foundation (NFF) released the official 2024 College Football Hall of Fame ballot, and for Texas A&M, former cornerback Kevin Smith, one of the greatest players to ever step foot on Kyle Field, is right on the periphery of being rightfully inducted. Smith was inducted into the Texas A&M Athletic Hall of Fame in 1997.
Smith saw his name listed among 78 players and nine coaches from the FBS, while 101 players and 32 coaches from the divisional ranks made up the rest of the ballot. From 1988-1991, Kevin Smith set multiple school records during Texas A&M’s reign in the Southwest Conference, including the career interception record at 20 in four seasons, which has yet to be broken.
During the memorable 1991 campaign, Smith helped anchor the No.1-ranked defense in the country, as the Aggies only allowed 224.4 yards per contest, as his NFL value steadily increased after the season. Due to his outstanding play, Smith was a three-time first-team All-SWC named an All-American during the previous 1991 season.
Smith went on to be drafted at No.17 overall in the 1992 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys, where in nine seasons from 1992-2000, helped guide the Cowboys to three Super Bowls (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX) and was Second-Team All-Pro in 1996.
As Membership voting continues through June 30, the final induction occurs during the NFF Annual Award dinner on Dec. 10. Congratulations, Kevin! Gig ‘Em forever!
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