Sam Smart (born 2 May 1975) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the Australian Football League (AFL). Originally from South Australian National Football League (SANFL) club Norwood, Smart was drafted by Adelaide at the 1992 AFL Draft but didn't play a game and was subsequently drafted by Carlton in 1994 AFL Draft however remained in South Australia to complete his medical studies, moving to Victoria at the end of the 1995 AFL season.