
proven short-yardage punch from Georgia State's backfield
Duvall Smith was a four-year Georgia State back who flashed as a reliable, physical runner, finishing his Panthers career with 106 rushing yards and three touchdowns in the 2014 season, plus 28 receiving yards; his best game included 50 rushing yards on six carries against Air Force in 2014. What makes him matter is the downhill, low-drama role player profile: he brought toughness, goal-line value, and enough versatility to contribute as a receiver, but his impact was rotational rather than feature-back volume.