Georgia State University Athletics

AT GEORGIA STATE: Three-year letterwinner as a backup running back ... Joined the program after a tryout session in the fall of 2009 ... Member of GSU's inaugural team ... Named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll for the fall 2011 and spring 2012.
 
2012: Played in 10 games, primarily on special teams ... Saw action in the backfield in the final two games of the season, including a one-yard touchdown run against Old Dominion ... Also had two kickoff returns for 53 yards in that game, including a 41-yard return.
 
2011: Played in seven games ... Rushed 22 times for 75 yards, all but four of them in the final two games of the season ... Gained 37 yards on eight carries at West Alabama ... Followed with 34 yards on five carries in season-ending win over Campbell, highlighted by his 12-yard touchdown run ... Recognized with the team's Courage Award at the season-ending banquet for persevering through injuries and adversity.
 
2010: Rushed for 38 yards on seven carries ... Carried three times for 17 yards against Savannah State, including season-long 14-yard run ... Gained 21 yards on four carries against Alabama ... Played in every game on special teams and made one tackle.
 
HIGH SCHOOL: All-region selection at Tri Cities High School ... Team captain for coach Morris Starr ... Also a three-year letterman in basketball ... Prepped at Hargrave Military Academy in 2007-08.
 
PERSONAL: Full name is Malcolm Dean Smith ... Born Nov. 20, 1989 ... Parents are Greg and Helen Smith ... Father played football at Tennessee State.

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