In 1984, as a junior, Smalls earned the starting position. That season, he recorded 87 tackles, two interceptions, a fumble recovery, and two sacks. He was named to the NEAAll-America team.[1] As a senior, in 1985, Smalls totaled 97 tackles, five forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, and three sacks. He was also named to the AP All-East team.[2][3]
In 1990, Smalls joined the Pittsburgh Gladiators of the Arena Football League (AFL). He only spent a short part of 1990 with the Gladiators, recording five tackles. He then moved to the Washington Commandos, where he played fullback along with linebacker. He finished the season with 18 tackles and a sack on defense with the Commandos and three receptions for 25 yards and 12 rushes for 44 yards and a touchdown on offense. In 1991, Smalls joined the Albany Firebirds. That season, he recorded four tackles and a sack.
^Olderman, Murray (November 20, 1984). "USC's Seawright named to NEA All-America team". The Index-Journal. NEA. p. 11. Retrieved February 24, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
^"Top-ranked Nittany Lions dominate AP's All-East team". The Index-Journal. AP. December 17, 1985. p. 18. Retrieved February 24, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
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