Hall of Fame
Mike Smith was a standout wide receiver and return specialist on the UNK football team from 1995 to 1998.
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When he graduated, he established a number of Loper records. He was first in career receiving yards (2,975), career TD receptions (25), career receptions (195), career kick return yardage (2,255) while being second in career punt return yardage (932). His seven kick returns for scores set a new Division II record as well.
Smith was a first-team NCAA All-American as a kick returner in 1997 and a second-team pick in 1996. He was second-team AP Little All-American in 1996 and second-team Daktronics All-American as an all-purpose back. He was first team all-conference twice.
He currently is senior consultant and Grand Island branch manager for B2 Environmental, Inc.