Maryland kickoff returner Torrey Smith was named the ACC’s specialist of the week for the second time this season.
The sophomore had six kickoff returns for 204 yards and a touchdown in Saturday’s 38-31 loss at N.C. State.
Consider this an excuse for a look at where Smith ranks on the ACC’s career kickoff return list.
| Player, School | Years | KOR Yds. |
| Brandon Tate, UNC | 2005-08 | 2,688 |
| Jabari Marshall, DU | 2006-08 | 2,630 |
| Eric Blount, UNC | 1988-91 | 2,313 |
| Torrey Smith, Md. | 2008-present | 2,202 |
| Kevin Marion, WF | 2004-07 | 2,160 |
Two things worth noting:
* Smith now owns the two best kickoff return yardage seasons in ACC history – with 1,089 yards last year and 1,113 this fall. That’s a function of talent, opportunity (lots of points yielded) and kickoffs moved back to the 30 a couple years ago to create more chances to bring kicks back.
* If Smith maintains his pace, he’ll add another 371 yards in the next three games and finish the year at 2,573 yards – well within range of securing the record early next season.
