[31], With the arrival of new West Virginia football head coach Dana Holgorsen and a new passing-based offensive system, Smith saw his passing numbers improve drastically. This was Smith's first perfect game, the sixth in Jets history, and the only one of the 2014 season. Performance & security by Cloudflare. He might be 26 years old when it happens, but I wouldnt be surprised if Hendon Hooker starts in the NFL just because hes accurate, he understands leverage and understands timing and sets these guys up to make plays after the catch, Miller said. [127], Smith re-signed with the team for a third season on April 22, 2021. With help from senior running back Noel Devine, the Mountaineers cut Marshall's lead to 8 points. DeVonta Smith became the first wide receiver since Desmond Howard to win the Heisman after leading Alabama to an undefeated season and a berth in the College Football Playoff. [20][21] Smith won his first Big East Offensive Player of the Week for this performance. Click to reveal But it did put a huge dent in his lead in the USA TODAY Sports Media Group survey . 2 after two weeks. Southern California quarterback Matt Barkley, whom I voted third on my 2011 Heisman ballot behind eventual winner Robert Griffin III (Baylor) and runner-up Andrew Luck (Stanford), is considered the early favorite. "Smith, who leads the NFL in completion percentage (72.8) and ranks second in passer rating (107.9), had 70,230 votes as of Monday, the most among NFC quarterbacks, ahead of Philadelphia's Jalen. NEW YORK (November 29, 2021) - The Heisman Trophy Trust distributed the ballots today for the 2021 Heisman Memorial Trophy, awarded to the most outstanding college football player in the United States. Geno Smith for Heisman. These are the biggest stadiums in college football. He completed 45 of his 51 attempts for 656 yards and eight touchdowns. 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Heisman Winner DeVonta Smith WR | Senior | Alabama Geno Smith signed a 1 year, $3,500,000 contract with the Seattle Seahawks, including a $500,000 signing bonus, $500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,500,000. "I may be standing up here today," Williams told Bennett, Duggan and Stroud during his acceptance speech, "but y'all got to go the College Football Playoff. The Seahawks may have a need for Bobby Wagner that they didn't last year, but there are hurdles to bringing him back, explains Brock Huard. The West Virginia quarterback threw more touchdowns than incomplete passes on Saturday when he rewrote the school's record books. After completing 9 of 13 passes and scrambling for 20 yards, Smith found tight end Will Johnson in the corner of the endzone for a touchdown. GM John Schneider shares insight into how he picks pro days to attend Thank you. He threw for 4,282 yards with 30 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, accounting for his career's best performance so far. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 6, Smith threw for 209 yards, a touchdown, but lost a fumble in overtime in the 2023 loss. [130] During Week 8, Smith led the Seahawks to a 317 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he threw for 195 yards and two touchdowns. The loss was the first time Connecticut had ever beaten West Virginia.[25]. Never give up hope Mountaineer Nation! There's obviously still a long way to go in this campaign, Florida State'sEJ Manuel and Kansas State's Collin Klein are still factors, as are Oregon's De'Anthony Thomas and Georgia's Aaron Murray. Thats not like throwing checkdowns and screens. New York, NY, 10006. DeVonta Smith became the first wide receiver since Desmond Howard to win the Heisman after leading Alabama to an undefeated season and a berth in the College Football Playoff. Stroud, who finished third in the voting, in a few weeks in the College Football Playoff. 129 likes. He bounced around the league for the next few seasons, playing in seven games between 2012 and 2013. So happy for the progress of everyone in our camp.. Is it time to start engraving Geno Smith's name on the Heisman? Gambling problem? Thomas was the only other player that earned first-place votes. [54] Several league executives alleged Smith did not handle the draft process in a professional manner which caused him to fall out of the first round[55] while analysts pointed to his late-season decline as a senior at West Virginia, which exposed his flaws, as the primary reason. While Smith is a pending free agent, its widely expected he will return either on a new contract or on the franchise tag. Through four games, Smith has been the most efficient quarterback in the country by far. The Heisman Trophy voting results are trickling out with the announcement of the top 10 Thursday night. The league's coaches and the Associated Press named him to the All-Big 12 second team. Check out Geno Smith's College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits and More College Stats at Sports-Reference.com Not only has he thrown for 1,728 yards, but he has completed an amazing 83.4 percent of his passes and has a touchdown ratio of 20-0. [57] Despite this, Smith remained available and the Jets selected him as the 39th overall pick. Before Williams arrived at USC, the Trojans went 3-6 in 2021 and hadn't experienced an eight-win season since 2019. Sports", "Maryland at West Virginia Box Score, September 18, 2010", "West Virginia at LSU | Saturday September 25, 2010 | NCAAF Yahoo! With an epic performance in a win over Baylor, Geno Smith turned himself from Heisman candidate to Heisman favorite. 1 receiver went down. 1 selection), the Jacksonville Jaguars (No. Saquon Barkley, New York Giants, 4-18-12=86. From 2015 to 2021, he started in only five out of 15 games. Geno Smith and West Virginia were off on the weekend, trying desperately to recover from two straight blowout losses that have thrown wrenches in their Big 12 title hopes and Smith's Heisman hopes. [80], Smith struggled in the Jets' Week 8 949 loss against the Cincinnati Bengals as he completed 20-of-30 passes for 159 yards but threw two interceptions that were returned for touchdowns before being relieved of duties by Matt Simms in the fourth quarter. Stroud, Max. Smith has also played for the New York Jets, New York Giants and Los. Sports", "West Virginia at Marshall Box Score, September 10, 2010", "Maryland at West Virginia | Saturday September 18, 2010 | NCAAF Yahoo! And let's say WVU. The Seahawks likely have their 2023 starter already in Geno Smith, who was a Pro Bowler in 2022. Like Tide running backs Mark Ingram ('09) and Derrick Henry (2015), Smith will play in the national championship game as a . Smith performed well until throwing a costly pick six in the fourth quarter. 18 points Braxton Miller, Ohio State. TAKE THE HEISMAN TOUR TOUR MAP & DETAILS Current Tour Upcoming Tour Past Tour Sep 03, 2022 Ohio State Stadium 411 Woody Hayes Drive Columbus, OH 43210 Notre Dame @ Ohio State Event: 2:30pm -. If he were 22 and healthy, I think wed be talking about a first-round quarterback instead of a second- or third-round guy.. But for now, West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith's virtuoso performance Saturday against Baylor has him leading the Heisman Trophy . Guess you cant win them all. The voting for the 2022 NFL Comeback Player of the Year selected by The Associated Press in balloting by a nationwide panel of media: (Voting is on a 5-3-1 basis) Geno Smith, Seattle, 28-9-4=171. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. [34] All three records were previously held by Marc Bulger.[35]. In addition, both quarterbacks had to deal with overcoming a poor defense to win games. Smith . [48] In the days leading up to the draft, several NFL teams expressed interest in Smith including the Kansas City Chiefs (No. The comparisons? [96] On October 3, 2014, Smith was fined $12,000 for yelling profanity at fans while walking to the locker room during halftime in Week 4. For more on Geno Smith and West Virginia football, visit the SB Nation blog The Smoking Musket. (The Seahawks) quarterback depth chart there is empty as of right now, so lets hope some guys get re-signed. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. [17], He got his first start in the season opener against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. Besides Griffin, more past Heisman-winning quarterbacks were able to put up monster numbers as well as being efficient. [75] He completed all four of his passes on the Jets' final drive,[75] allowing Nick Folk to kick the game-winning 43-yard field goal. [29] He finished the 2010 season with 196 passing yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the 237 loss to North Carolina State in the Champs Sports Bowl. The Heisman Trophy is the most prestigious individual award handed out annually in college football. Any of those players could go on a tear and emerge as Smith's prime challenger. It's almost like he's playing 13 regular-season games now instead of the 12 on West Virginia's schedule. 9 and No. He recorded seven games with over 100 yards receiving (all with at least 144 yards), including 231 yards on eight catches at LSU, 203 against the Bulldogs (which included a season-high four TDs) and 184 yards against the Gators. Smith led the first drive from the Mountaineers' 4-yard line. I like Hendon Hooker. [42] In the regular season finale against Kansas, he finished 23-of-24 for 407 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception in the 5910 victory. The fifth- through 10th-place finishers were unveiled Thursday, with defending Heisman winner Bryce Young placing sixth in the voting. This site is for informational and entertainment purposes only. ESPN released the rest of the top 10 voting Friday,. He tied the record that was set in 2007 by Brian Brohm of the Louisville Cardinals. Smith finished with 131 passing yards, a touchdown (which was his first since 2017), and an interception as the Seahawks lost 1726. [7] As a junior, he passed for 2,200 yards, 25 touchdowns, and three interceptions, and was named second-team all-state quarterback. [88] The Jets won their next contest against the Browns with Smith completing 20-of-36 passes for 214 yards and three touchdowns. Before joining the NFL, he starred at West Virginia for four years (2009-2012). Ballots were sent to 928 electors, which includes 870 college football media members, 57 living Heisman Trophy winners and one overall fan . At the University of Florida, Trask went 17-5 as a starter, totaling 7,386 passing yards, 69 passing touchdowns, 15 interceptions, and eight rushing touchdowns. [22], Smith threw for 220 yards and ran for 19 yards in West Virginia's 4910 win over UNLV. "I don't desire to be the No.1 offense in the league. 25 Baylor on Saturday. Check out Robert Griffin III's College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits and More College Stats at Sports-Reference.com During the game, Smith became the Seahawks single-season passing leader, surpassing Russell Wilson's mark of 4,219 yards set back in 2016. He rushed for 1,139 yards and eight touchdowns on 244 carries . 14 points Marqise Lee . [56] The following day, the Jets expressed interest in trading up in the second round to select Smith but couldn't consummate a trade. Alabama wide receiver DeVonta Smith won the 2020 Heisman Trophy during a virtual ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021. [120], During Week 6, Smith made his first appearance with the Chargers, completing one pass for eight yards as the Chargers won 3814 over the Cleveland Browns. Griffin had his signature moment in an upset win over No. Finally, Heisman voters think about narrative when picking their winner. Smith, who threw for five touchdowns and 411 yards on 34-of-39 passing in Saturday's 42-12 victory over James Madison, has a 22-point lead over Oregon Ducks running back De'Anthony Thomas, who. [67] Smith started the Jets' third preseason game against the New York Giants completing 16 of 30 passes for 199 yards, a touchdown, and four turnovers. That is attacking down the field, he said. Heisman races change week to week so maybe Miller ends up winning at the end, and we actually do respect Roth, like his humorous approach and appreciate him thinking creatively instead of just . 4 selection), the Buffalo Bills (No. So far this year, Smith has a mark of 208.4. [98], During Week 7 against the Patriots, Smith threw for 226 yards and the Jets combined for 218 rushing yards but an ensuing potential game-winning drive fell short due to a blocked field goal as the Jets lost 2527. dizfunk used in background montage under Creative Commons. "You only get so many players on the field at a time," Smith said, sympathizing with Baylor, which West Virginia beat Saturday, 70-63. Alabama narrowly missed out on having two Heisman finalists in back-to-back seasons as star linebacker Will Anderson Jr. finished fifth in the voting. [47] Smith was widely regarded as one of the top prospects alongside EJ Manuel of Florida State. After the Mountaineers' defense stopped Marshall, a punt put the Mountaineers near their own end zone again, starting from the 2-yard line. Geno Smith is the Seattle Seahawks quarterback. Smith finished the game completing 32 of 45 passes for 316 yards and one touchdown. [2] His nickname, Geno, came from his grandfather, who was nicknamed "Big Geno". [6] He went on to attend Miramar High School where he was coached by former Mountaineer Damon Cogdell. Williams beat out Ohio State's C.J. [11] He was an English major during his time at West Virginia. McCaffrey played all 17 games, the first full season he has had since 2019, and has earned PFT's comeback player of the year award. Well, they're inevitable. Hawks Draft: Ohio State announcer talks stars Stroud, Smith-Njigba ", "I wonder what the future of this sport is. On August 26, 2022, Smith was announced as the starting quarterback for the Seahawks' Week 1 matchup against the Denver Broncos, the team that former Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson had been traded to during the offseason. [113] He was placed on injured reserve on October 26, 2016. Smith received an invitation to the NFL Scouting Combine where his performance was well received by scouts who highlighted his athleticism and strong arm[46] but noted his ball placement needed improvement. Last year's Heisman Trophy winner, Robert Griffin III, had a similar campaign to the current favorite. He finished his freshman season with an 81.1 quarterback rating. On August 11, 2015, Smith was involved in an altercation with defensive end IK Enemkpali in the locker room over a $600 unpaid debt. NFL By Sean Keeley on February 21, 2023. ", MORE:Caleb Williams invited USC O-linemen to New York for Heisman Trophy ceremony. [10], Smith attended West Virginia University, where he played for the West Virginia Mountaineers football team from 2009 to 2012. My boy Thad Lewis got the Bucs QB coach job! The Seahawks suffered a 23-41 loss against the San Francisco 49ers in the wild-card round to end their season. This puts a lot of pressure on the quarterback, and it also excuses the quarterback if the team happens to lose a game. [39] On September 29, against Baylor, he had a career-day going 45-of-51 for 656 yards and eight touchdown passes in the 7063 victory. The West Virginia quarterback threw more touchdowns than incomplete passes on Saturday when he rewrote the school's record books. The hot and cold Michigan team that had 28 turnovers in the red zone to lose to the Golden Domers. Bryce Young, QB, Alabama 2,311 points. [104] Smith suffered a fractured jaw after Enemkpali punched him in the face. [49], Smith was in attendance for the first round of the draft as many analysts and scouts expected him to be taken that night. Instead, Texas A&M star quarterback Johnny Manziel became the first freshman to win the Heisman Trophy. [79] In Week 7, the Jets played the New England Patriots; Smith completed 17 of his 33 passes for 233 yards and scored two touchdowns as the Jets won 3027 in overtime. Whether recent impressions are lasting ones remains to be seen. 13 selections). Fitzpatrick would later lead the Jets to a 2416 victory over the Ravens. Send tips/comments/complaints to sean@thecomeback.com. With an epic performance in a win over Baylor, Geno Smith turned himself from Heisman candidate to Heisman favorite. [86], Smith showed gradual improvement as the Jets won three of their final four games. 2012 Heisman Horse Race Point Totals (Through Seven Weeks) 26 points Geno Smith, West Virginia. In his senior season, he passed for 4,205 yards and 42 touchdowns, however he was not selected as a Heisman Trophy contender in 2012 despite those numbers. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. The Jets lost 2030 and were eliminated from playoff contention. Hawks Draft: Ohio State announcer talks stars Stroud, Smith-Njigba, GM John Schneider shares insight into how he picks pro days to attend, Bumpus: Parkinson will see big boost in production for Seahawks in 2023, Mariners Servais: How depth beyond MLB roster is shining for Seattle, Julio Rodrguez on 23 Mariners: I dont want to set limits for any of us, Servais: How Mariners are helping Julio handle superstar spotlight, Huard on Seahawks Draft: Trio of D-linemen to watch at combine, Salk: New MLB rules a plus, but theres a better way with pitch clock, Huard: One reason Seahawks may look to bring back Bobby Wagner. If he comes anywhere close to those numbers, the Heisman is his, simple as that. Despite this incident, he was allowed to start in Week 5 against the San Diego Chargers, in which he threw for only 27 yards with an interception and was benched for the second half in favor of Michael Vick as the Jets were shut out 031. With only a few seconds left in the fourth quarter, Smith was hit out of bounds by Lavonte David, which drew a late hit penalty and the Jets went on to score the game-winning field goal. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a1636683c24695e However, keep in mind that in some years (1968, 1976) there were more voters than in recent years. [9], During Smith's senior season, he led his team to the state 6A semi-finals and completed 205 of 338 passes for 3,089 yards and 30 touchdowns while also rushing for over 300 yards. Smith has already had one of the best games of the season. 111 Broadway, Suite 103A When hearing Miller describe Hookers deep-ball ability and lack of turnovers, Salk said that sounded like a quarterback Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll would want. 9 West Virginia to a 70-63 win over No. Geno Smith's 2012 season serves as a reminder that the Heisman isn't won in September, but Louisville QB Lamar Jackson could have staying power. Birthday is Oct. 10, is the son of Geno Smith, Jr and Tracey Sellers one of four children. [129] Smith was announced the starter after Wilson was placed on injured reserve. Geno Smith is putting together an awesome season for West Virginia and has become the early Heisman Trophy favorite.. Revisiting the 2020 Heisman Finalists. 3 selection), the Philadelphia Eagles (No. The quarterback accounted for 551 of his team's 616 yards in the victory. A. Only two other top-10 vote getters in 2021 -- Ohio State quarterback C.J. He was also the only quarterback to take every offensive snap for his team that season. The Heisman Trophy is one heck of a consolation prize. He proved to Heisman voters that he. Despite some solid individual results, Smith and the Mountaineers dropped the next five games. Despite winning the Heisman, he did acknowledge one thing his fellow finalists had over him at that moment. The 87th Heisman Memorial Trophy was awarded to Alabama quarterback Bryce Young on Saturday evening. [24], In a 1613 overtime loss to Connecticut, Smith was 22 for 34, throwing for 160 yards. [43] In the Pinstripe Bowl against Syracuse, he finished with 201 passing yards and two touchdowns in the 3814 loss. Most Points as a Percentage of Possible Points 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. I look at what he did at Tennessee the last two years and he is a fantastic deep ball thrower, he moves very well in the pocket, he does not turn the ball over, Miller said. This week they looked un-inspired in a narrow win over BYU. We'll hypothetically put him at about 5,000 yards, with about 47 touchdownsmuch improved from last season. Projecting his stats through the whole regular season, he's on pace for 5,184 passing yards and 60 touchdown passes. Just a really, really good leader and everybody loved him.. [143], Smith is a Christian, frequently posting about his faith on his Twitter account.[145][146]. Troy Smith - QB, Ohio State: Darren McFadden - RB, Arkansas: Brady Quinn - QB . Number of electors: 927 - Announced: January 5, 2021. This game -- the fourth-best passing yardage performance in major college history -- was important to Smith's Heisman hopes for a couple of reasons in particular: 1. The West Virginia quarterback threw more touchdowns than incomplete. New rule helps Jets shock Patriots", "Jets Stumble in the Jungle, Lose to Bengals 499", "Jets ground and astound, beat Drew Brees and Saints, 2620", "New York Jets at Buffalo Bills November 17th, 2013", "New York Jets at Baltimore Ravens November 24th, 2013", "Miami Dolphins at New York Jets December 1st, 2013", "Geno Smith benched in Jets' 233 loss to Dolphins", "Geno Smith shakes slump as Jets outlast Raiders 3727", "Jets fade late in 3020 loss to Panthers, on verge of playoff elimination", "Jets beat Browns, but did they save Rex Ryan's job? DeVonta Smith won the 2020 Heisman voting with 1,856 total points to second-place Trevor Lawrence's 1,187. The meme surrounding his candidacy is now centered squarely on his impressive stats. He started all 17 regular-season games, going 9-8. (Donald Page/Getty Images). Stroud, Max Duggan and Stetson Bennett. This advantage could prove decisive in a close race. 2. Sports, ESPN.com and CBSSports.com/Heismanpundit all have Smith No. [105][106] Two days later, Smith underwent surgery on his fractured jaw. He has the most impressive stats, and he also compares favorably to past winners of the award. [40] In the next game, a victory over Texas, he finished with 268 passing yards and four touchdowns to help lead the Mountaineers to a 50 record. Smith, a fourth-year senior, was named the 2020 SEC Offensive Player of the Year while joining teammate Mac Jones in leading Alabama to the SEC title and the top seed in the College Football Playoff. Florida. Smith passed for 656 yards and 8 touchdowns in the. He chose to attend West Virginia over offers from Florida State, South Florida, Boston College, and Alabama. Smith also became the Big East single-season passing leader with 4,379 yards, breaking Brian Brohm's mark that he set in 2007. He played his ninth season in the NFL and his third with the Seahawks. Two of his touchdowns were to Tavon Austin, and two were to Stedman Bailey. A quarterback with that kind of efficiency is rare.This time last year, Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III had thrown 13 touchdown passes to just 12 . Smith led the country with 98 receptions and 1,511 receiving yards while his 17 TD catches and 137.4 receiving yards per game were both second-best. Mark Ingram had a few big games, but his 246 rushing yards against South Carolina was likely his best. Alabama's Bryce Young, the reigning winner, finished sixth in the voting in 2022. [97] Prior to the Week 5 game, Smith missed a team meeting, eventually admitting that he went to a movie theater in San Diego, unaware that the eastern and pacific time zones had a three-hour difference. 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He became the fourth seventh Trojan to win the award and the first since 2004. [137] In Week 8, Smith threw for 212 yards and two touchdowns as well as rushing for 26 yards, as the Seahawks won 2713 over his former team, the New York Giants. Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett finished fourth in the 2022 Heisman Trophy voting. [76] Smith was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week[77] and the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week for his performance. So happy for the progress of everyone in our camp. Mac . [54] Smith declined to be interviewed by ESPN afterwards and originally planned to return home but later decided to attend the second day of the draft. Heisman voters are spread out across six regions, with roughly 145 per region. He was released on August 31, 2019, along with Lynch, but was re-signed the next day, earning the backup job. Smith was born to Eugene Smith Jr. and Tracy Seller in Miramar, Florida[3] on October 10, 1990. The senior quarterback has still accounted for nearly 2,500 yards passing and 26 touchdowns against just two interceptions. How the 2021 Heisman Trophy votes were distributed among the top-10 finishers. [115] On November 5, 2017, during Week 9 against the Los Angeles Rams, Smith came in the game in relief of Eli Manning late in the fourth quarter. 2 selection), the Oakland Raiders (No. Geno Smith is, finally, getting another chance to start for an NFL franchise, and, boy, is he making the most of it. And Geno is majoring in athletic coaching education. He rushed for 13 yards on 14 attempts. The Heisman Trophy Trust revealed its 2022 winner, USC quarterback Caleb Williams, on Saturday, Dec. 10. [95] During Week 4 against the Detroit Lions, Smith threw for 209 yards with an interception and a lost fumble during the 2417 loss. 16 points Stedman Bailey, West Virginia. Smith threw 42 passing attempts, with 27 completions, two touchdowns, and one interception in the 2034 loss. [118] On December 5, Manning was renamed the starter. Heisman Trophy Vote Totals. The Jets drafted Smith as the 39th pick (in the second round) in 2013. 2021 Heisman Trophy voting numbers (Voting numbers sorted with total points first, then first place votes-second place votes-third place votes) 1. While Smith is a pending free agent, it's widely expected he will return either on a new. While many critics questioned the ability of the veteran quarterback to make a comeback, Smith led the Seahawks to the playoffs. 6-keys: media/spln/collegefootball/reg/free/stories_heisman, at Cam Newton's passing and running ability helped him total 50 touchdowns, whileSam Bradford was able to reach that milestone through the air alone. I think hes capable of that. DeVonta Smith became the first wide receiver to win the Heisman since Desmond Howard in 1991. He wants to look sharp at this year's Heisman Trophy presentation, to which West Virginia senior quarterback Geno Smith almost surely will receive an invitation. 81.7.11.205 10,245 views Apr 30, 2021 Geno Smith was the frontrunner for the Heisman at one point during the 2012 season, but after a lot of hype and a great college career, his talent never panned. Zac Al-Khateeb is a content producer for The Sporting News. He has completed 141 of 169 passes (.834) for 1,728 yards, 20 touchdowns and zero picks. Geno Smith leads (weird), but that does not prevent Jalen from getting into the Pro Bowl himself. Voting is comprised of 870 media members, 56 living Heisman winners and one vote from a collective fan vote. [70] During Week 2 against the New England Patriots, Smith struggled as he completed 15 of his 35 passes for 214 yards, a touchdown and three interceptions, as the Jets lost 1013. 1 in last week's poll, fell all the way to No. [72] Smith became the first rookie quarterback in franchise history to throw for 300 or more yards in a game. The win came after a two-game losing streak. The Seahawks likely have their 2023 starter already in Geno Smith, who was a Pro Bowler in 2022. [90] Smith completed his rookie season with 3,046 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 21 interceptions. [14] He would see action again against Syracuse, Marshall, Louisville, and in the Gator Bowl against Florida State. Is Bears QB Justin Fields a new name for Seattle to watch? Of the past 15 Heisman winners, only three have been non . He was a first-team all-state selection in Florida Class 6A and a Parade All-American. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Only two players are non-quarterbacks: running backs Blake Corum and Bijan Robinson. [93] During Week 2 against the Green Bay Packers, Smith passed for 176 yards and rushed for a touchdown but had an interception in the 2431 loss. [126] His only appearance came in Week 14 blowout 403 win over his former team the New York Jets as he played out the final 16:26 of the game. He was not only able to throw for a high number of yards and touchdowns, but he was incredibly efficient all year long. [111], Making the start in Week 7 against the Baltimore Ravens, Smith had 95 passing yards until leaving the game with an apparent knee injury. His passer rating is an astronomical 208.37 and well above the NCAA mark set by Russell Wilson last season. Your login session has expired. , finished sixth in Jets history, and 21 interceptions Lawrence & # x27 ; s books! 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