Miami Hurricanes Legend Darrin Smith Inducted into College Football Hall of Fame

Darrin Smith lost his father at a young age. The coaches who stepped in changed his life.

The former Miami Hurricanes linebacker—a two-time national champion and two-time Super Bowl winner with the Dallas Cowboys—was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2025. He credits his youth coach, Coach Jackson, and others who served as father figures during his formative years.

Smith recalls the pivotal moment in high school when he finally got the chance to switch from offensive line to linebacker. Preparation met opportunity. The rest is Hall of Fame history.