Eric Smith: ran for 66 yards on nine carries in his freshman debut versus the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks. Auburn Athletics
Hometown: Tampa Bay, Fla.
Position: Running back
Favorite Food: Bourbon chicken
Hobbies: Rapping, shopping and everything else is football
Year/Number: True Freshman, #32
Interesting fact: His jersey number, 32, is the number of both his favorite football player (Rudi Johnson) and his Dad’s number in high school.
What is your current ringtone?
“Please Excuse My Hands” by Jamie Foxx.
Who was the football player you idolized growing up?
Rudi Johnson. My running style is very similar to his.
Team you want to beat most this season?
LSU. It will be our toughest game, and a win would be a big achievement.
Favorite NFL team?
It would probably have to be the Tampa Bay Bucs.
Least favorite class since you’ve been at Auburn?
Public Speaking (laughs). It helped me, but it’s hard to talk with people looking at you.
Best moment from the ULM game?
My first run, it felt like I had been waiting forever for that first college run.
Funniest guy on the team?
Neiko Thorpe; he’s just goofy and out there talking all the time.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Hopefully a successful person, owning a business or in the NFL, God-willing. I know that it takes a lot to stay healthy and make it to the next level.
What was you “welcome to college football” moment?
On the opening kickoff vs. Louisiana Monroe, I was blocking for the return guy and I hit the guy coming at me and we just stalemated. I was like ‘Wow, this is it.’
Favorite pre-game meal?
Spaghetti and meatballs or a combination of steak and chicken.
Favorite pre-game song that gets you pumped?
“Dr. Carter” by Lil’ Wayne from Tha Carter III.
