Sherman Smith (born November 1, 1954) is the running backs coach for the Seattle Seahawks. He is a former offensive coordinator for the Washington Redskins. He is also a former professional American football running back for eight seasons for the Seattle Seahawks and San Diego Chargers. After his playing days were over, he embarked upon a second career as a football coach, starting in high school, then college, and finally back in the National Football League, with the Houston Oilers / Tennessee Titans.