Geno Smith

Geno Smith
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Smith with the Seahawks in 2021
No. 7 – Seattle Seahawks
Position:Quarterback
Personal information
Born: (1990-10-10) October 10, 1990 (age 34)
Miramar, Florida, U.S.[1]
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:221 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:Miramar
College:West Virginia (2009–2012)
NFL draft:2013 / round: 2 / pick: 39
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 9, 2024
Passing attempts:2,419
Passing completions:1,547
Completion percentage:64.0%
TDINT:95–67
Passing yards:17,383
Passer rating:86.9
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Eugene Cyril Smith III[2] (born October 10, 1990) is an American professional football quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the West Virginia Mountaineers, leading them to multiple bowl games, breaking numerous passing records, and garnering multiple awards before being selected by the New York Jets in the second round of the 2013 NFL draft.

After two inconsistent seasons as the Jets' starting quarterback, Smith eventually lost his starting position due to injuries in his final two years with the team. Smith then spent time as a backup for the New York Giants and Los Angeles Chargers before unexpectedly making a career resurgence as the Seahawks' starting quarterback in 2022, earning his first Pro Bowl selection, having his first winning record and playoff berth as a starter, leading the league in completion percentage, and ultimately winning the Comeback Player of the Year award.

  1. ^ Cosentino, Dom (December 29, 2013). "An interview with Geno Smith's mother: On the QB's work hours and his housekeeper". NJ.com. Retrieved October 4, 2023.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference The Nassau Guardian was invoked but never defined (see the help page).