Draft:Akili Smith Jr.
| Lincoln Hornets – No. 11 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Quarterback |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight | 204 lb (93 kg) |
| Career history | |
| High school | Lincoln High School (San Diego, California) |
Akili Smith Jr. is an American football quarterback.
Early life and high school
[edit]Smith lives in San Diego, California and initially attended Vista Murrieta High School.[1] He passed for 2,432 yards with 29 touchdowns and four interceptions as a sophomore.[2] He transferred to Lincoln High School after his sophomore year.[3] He passed 2,431 yards with 25 touchdowns and also rushed for 196 yards and three touchdowns in his first season at Lincoln.[4] Following his junior year, Smith competed in the Elite 11 quarterback competition and was named a finalist.[5]
Smith is rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college football at Oregon over offers from Michigan, Florida, Washington, and Colorado.[6]
Personal life
[edit]Smith is the son of former Oregon Ducks' quarterback and NFL first round draft pick Akili Smith.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Hansen, Chris (January 27, 2023). "Keeping it in the family: Ducks make scholarship offer to Akili Smith Jr". The Register-Guard. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ Maffei, John (July 17, 2023). "Summer football roundup: Saints win Maverick Invitational; Akili Smith Jr. shines at dad's old school". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
- ^ Norcross, Don (November 9, 2023). "Akili Smith Jr. follows in his father's footsteps, but is determined to build his own legacy". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ Galatzan, Matt (June 30, 2024). "Oregon Football QB Commit Akili Smith Jr. Ready to Compete at Elite 11 Finals: 'Win The Whole Thing!'". SI.com. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
- ^ Simmons, Chad (June 17, 2024). "Oregon 4-star QB commit Akili Smith, Jr. is looking to 'take care of business' at the Elite 11 Finals". On3.com. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ VanHaaren, Tom (July 31, 2023). "Oregon lands commitment from 2025 QB Akili Smith Jr". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ Raley, Dan (May 11, 2023). "UW Once Tried to Beat Akili Smith, Now Wants to Sign Him". SI.com. Retrieved September 1, 2024.