Savannah State University
Running Backs Coach
Trevan Smith
First season at SSU

Trevan Smith enters his first year as the running backs coach at Savannah State University.

Smith received his Bachelor of Science degree in family and consumer sciences, with a minor in marketing from South Carolina State University in 2006. After graduating from SCSU, Smith volunteered as an assistant for Berkeley High School in his hometown of Monks Corner, South Carolina.

Prior to that, Smith played one season in the National Indoor Football League for the Fayetteville Guard.

Smith played his college football at the University of South Carolina, under the legendary Lou Holtz, from 2000 to 2001. While there, he played running back and as a freshman, recorded the fourth longest run from scrimmage in school history, an 80-yd touchdown. He also played in the 2002 Outback Bowl with USC.

After 2002, Smith transferred to South Carolina State University, where in his first season, he earned All-MEAC 2nd team honors. His biggest highlight of the year was a touchdown run in triple over time to help give SCSU their first ever victory against Hampton University.

A native of Monks Corenr, S.C., Smith is single and currently resides in Savannah, Ga.

Trevan Smith
At A Glance
Full Name: Trevan Dereese Smith
Birth Date: August 22, 1981
Birth Place: Charleston, South Carolina
Hometown: Monks Corner, S.C.
Family: Son – Trevyn (3)
Education: South Carolina State University, 2005

Playing Experience
University of South Carolina, 2000-2001
Running Back
South Carolina State University, 2002-2003
Running Back

Coaching Experience
Savannah State University, 2008
Running Backs