Small attended high school at Briarcrest.[1] In Small's sophomore season, he hauled in 22 receptions for 266 yards and three touchdowns.[2] In Small's junior season, he rushed for 1,118 yards and 12 touchdowns.[3] During the quarterfinals in the playoffs in Small's senior season, he scored four touchdowns but Briarcrest lost to Ensworth High School.[4] Coming out of high school, Small was rated as a three star recruit the 12th best all purpose back and the 22nd best recruit in the state of Tennessee.[5] Small initially decided to commit to play college football for the Ole Miss Rebels.[6][7] However, just a few months later in December, Small decided to de-commit from the Rebels.[8] Ultimately, Small decided to flip his commitment to play for the Tennessee Volunteers.[9][10]
College career
In Small's freshman season in 2020, he carried the ball 26 times for 117 yards while also bringing in four receptions for 24 yards.[11] During the 2021 season, Small rushed for 792 yards and nine touchdowns on 141 carries.[12] In week three of the 2022 season, Small suffered an arm injury after rushing twice for 14 yards.[13] During the 2022 season, Small ran for 734 yards and 13 touchdowns on 157 carries, while also notching 12 receptions for 106 yards and two touchdowns.[14] Small finished the 2023 season rushing 95 times for 475 yards and two touchdowns, while also bringing in seven receptions for 40 yards.[15] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Small decided to declare for the 2024 NFL draft.[16][17] Small also decided to opt of the Volunteers Bowl Game versus Iowa.[18][19]
Small signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2024.[21] He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad.[22][23] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 6, 2025.[24]
