East Texas Baptist University Athletics

Awards

• All-ASC Honorable Mention (2018)

• Tackles: 10 vs. Howard Payne (10/6/18)
• Solo Tackles: 5 at Belhaven (9/22/18)
• Assisted Tackles: 8 vs. Howard Payne (10/6/18)
• TFL: 1, 6 times; last at Hardin-Simmons (9/29/18)
• Sacks: 1, 3 times; last at Hardin-Simmons (9/29/18)
• QB Hurries: 2 vs. Sul Ross State (10/27/18)
• Fumble Recoveries: 1, 3 times; last vs. Southwestern (9/15/18)
• Forced Fumbles: 1, 2 times; last at Belhaven (9/22/18)
• Pass Breakups: 2 vs. Sul Ross State (10/27/18)

• 10 vs. Howard Payne (10/6/18)

2018 (senior)

• Played in 10 games
• Recorded 32 tackles (12 solo, 20 assisted), including 10 vs. Howard Payne (10/6/18)
• Recorded 3.5 TFL's including one at Belhaven (9/22/18) and at Hardin-Simmons (9/29/18)
• Recorded 2.5 sacks, including one at Belhaven (9/22/18) and at Hardin-Simmons (9/29/18)
• Forced a fumble at Belhaven (9/22/18)
• Recovered a fumble vs. Southwestern (9/15/18)
• Had two quarterback hurries vs. Sul Ross State (10/27/18)
• Broke up a pass at Louisiana College (10/20/18)
• Returned a kick for two yards against UMHB (11/10/18)

2017 (junior)

• Played in 10 games
• Recorded 22 tackles (eight solo, 14 assisted) including five vs. Texas Lutheran (10/14/17)
• Recorded 1.5 TFL's including one vs. Texas Lutheran (10/14/17)
• Recorded a .5 sacks at Sul Ross State (10/28/17)
• Forced a fumble vs. Texas Lutheran (10/14/17)
• Recovered a fumble at SW Assemblies of God (9/9/17) and vs. Texas Lutheran (10/14/17)
• Had four quarterback hurries
• Broke up a pass vs. Belhaven (9/23/17)

2016 (sophomore)

• Played in nine games
• Recorded 14 tackles, including three in four games
• Had 3.5 TFLs

2015 (freshman)

• Played in eight games
• Had six total tackles (two solo, four assisted) including a season three vs. Belhaven
• Had a sack vs. Belhaven

Austin High School

• Lettered in football for coach Gary Castile
• Played defensive end and offensive tackle for the Mustangs
• Also played basketball and competed in track field for the Mustangs
• Two-time winner of the defensive MVP award for football
• Member of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America

Personal

• Son of Renee Smith
• Born on Aug. 13, 1997
• Majoring in kinesiology

Favorites

• Hobbies: Hanging out with friends
• Sports Team: Houston Texans
• Foods: Italian and Chinese food
• Book: Where the Wild Things Are
• Athlete: Brian Cushing
• Sports Experiences: My first little league game and first high school varsity football game
• Most Prized Possessions: My sports medals
• Most Influential Person: Gary Castile