Kiero Small (born May 1, 1989) is a former

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fullback. He was drafted by the

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in the seventh round of the

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. He played

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College career

Small played his freshman and sophomore seasons at

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, a junior college in Salinas, CA. He signed with the University of Arkansas in 2011 as an inside linebacker, but was moved to offense and converted to a fullback prior to his junior season with the Razorbacks. Arkansas finished 2011 ranked #5 in the final polls with an 11-2 record after beating Kansas State in the

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. Small suffered an injury early in his 2012 senior campaign and was forced to redshirt. As a redshirt senior in 2013, Small played a significant role in

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's first season as a devastating blocking back, as well as a receiver out of the backfield, scoring 3 rushing touchdowns and 1 receiving for the season.

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

Small was drafted by the

in the seventh round with the 227th overall pick of the

. His contract with the Seahawks was terminated on August 30, 2014.

Cleveland Browns

Small was signed to the

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practice squad on September 2, 2014. He was

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by the Browns on November 11, 2014.

Baltimore Ravens

On November 13, 2014, he signed with the

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practice squad. On September 5, 2015, he was released by the Ravens.

References

External links

Arkansas Razorbacks bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Small, Kiero 1989 births Living people Players of American football from Baltimore American football fullbacks Arkansas Razorbacks football players Seattle Seahawks players Cleveland Browns players Baltimore Ravens players