Paul Smith

A two-time all-conference selection, Paul Smith (2003-07) completed his career as the school's all-time passing leader (10,936 yards), passing TD leader (83) and total offense leader (11,602). The local product of Owasso High School led Tulsa to wins in the 2005 AutoZone Liberty Bowl, 2006 Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl and the 2007 GMAC Bowl. Smith had 15 career 300-yard passing games and threw for over 400 yards three times with a career-best of 454 yards against BYU his senior season. As a senior, Smith threw for school records of 5,065 yards and 47 touchdowns in leading Tulsa to a 10-4 record in 2007. He was named the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year his senior campaign. Smith was also named the 2007 winner of the prestigious Wuerffel Trophy, which is given to the college football player who best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement.