Don Smith (2023) - Hall of Fame

Don Smith

Induction:
2023
Class:
1986

Smith stands as one of the most productive quarterbacks to ever put on the Maroon and White. He still ranks among the top 10 in school history in multiple categories including career total yardage, career touchdowns responsible for and career passing yardage.

Smith was a four-year letterwinner for the Bulldogs that racked up multiple honors in his State tenure including First Team All-SEC accolades from the Associated Press, UPI and league coaches in 1986.

Following his MSU career, Smith was selected in the second round of the 1987 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He also later played for the Buffalo Bills, scoring a touchdown in Super Bowl XXV.