University of Wyoming Athletics

UW This Season: A veteran signal caller for the Pokes, Smith will contend for the quarterback job for the Pokes this spring.

2017: Smith appeared in seven games for the Cowboys starting two contests. He completed 40-of-74 passes for two touchdowns. He completed 54 percent of his passing attempts and also rushed for one touchdown. He completed 20-of-32 attempts for 231 yards against Fresno State also throwing for one touchdown. He completed 17-of-37 attempts for 171 yards and a touchdown against San Jose State. He came in against Air Force completing 2-of-3 attempts for 39 yards.
 

2016: Smith did not appear in any games, but provided depth to UW.
 

2015: Smith played in five games with two starts for the Cowboys during his redshirt freshman season. He threw for 245 yards, completing 27 of 60 pass attempts with two touchdowns and one interception. Smith averaged 80.4 yards of total offense per game. He also rushed for 157 yards on 45 carries with two touchdowns. Smith completed 10 of 18 passes for 83 yards and two touchdown passes at Utah State. He also rushed for 53 yards and a score on 19 carries against the Aggies. He rushed for a career-high 65 yards against Eastern Michigan. Smith threw for a career-high 109 yards going 10 for 21 passing against Colorado State. He was named to the Academic All-Conference team for his work in the classroom.
 

2014: Redshirted.
 

High School: Smith led Merritt Island High School to an 11-1 record in 2013 and the regional finals of the Class 5A state playoffs, falling just one game shy of the state semifinals. The Mustangs began the season 11-0 before losing in the regional finals. Smith was named an Honorable Mention Class 5A All-State honoree his senior season. The All-State team was selected by Florida media editors and reporters. Smith was also invited to and played for the East Team in the 15th annual Central Florida High School All-Star football game that took place in December 2013. His senior season, he completed 126 of 221 pass attempts for 1,677 yards, threw 14 touchdown passes and eight interceptions. He also had 170 rushing attempts for 679 yards and scored 10 rushing TDs. His junior season, Smith completed 71 of 148 passes for 1,094 yards, 14 TD passes and five interceptions. He added 395 rushing yards on 84 carries and scored six rushing touchdowns. Smith played for head coach Jeff Mclean at Merritt Island High School.
 

Personal: Born Nov. 28, 1995, he is the son of Lynn and Joni Smith. He has one sibling, Sara. His father played football at Clemson University in 1978 and `79. Smith’s grandfather, Bob Stransky, was an All-America running back for the University of Colorado in 1957 and later played for the Baltimore Colts and the Denver Broncos. After his professional playing career, Stransky became a long-time coach and teacher within the Denver Public Schools, and he was inducted into the University of Colorado Athletics Hall of Fame in 2010. Smith had three cousins play collegiate football. He was also recruited by Buffalo, Florida International and Marshall. Smith is pursuing a degree in finance at UW.