Ainias Smith Explained

Ainias Smith
Current Team:Philadelphia Eagles
Number:82
Position:Running back/Wide receiver
Birth Date:May 31, 2001
Birth Place:Missouri City, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:9
Weight Lbs:176
High School:Dulles
(Sugar Land, Texas)
College:Texas A&M (2019–2023)
Draftyear:2024
Draftround:5
Draftpick:152
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Pfr:S/SmitAi00

Ainias Smith (born May 31, 2001) is an American football running back and wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas A&M.

Early life and high school

Smith grew up in Missouri City, Texas and attended John Foster Dulles High School in Sugar Land, Texas.[1] As a senior, he rushed for 481 yards and 10 touchdowns and caught 55 passes for 717 yards and 10 touchdowns.[2] Smith committed to play college football at Texas A&M over Duke.[3] [4]

College career

As a freshman, Smith played mostly wide receiver and served as the team's primary return specialist and had 22 receptions for 248 yards and three touchdowns.[5] [6] He played running back in the 2019 Texas Bowl and rushed for 54 yards on seven carries in a 24-21 win over Oklahoma State.[7] Smith was moved to running back before the start of his sophomore season.[8] He finished the season with 293 yards and four touchdowns on 49 carries and also caught 43 passes for a team-leading 564 receiving yards with six touchdown receptions. Smith was named to the watchlist for the Hornung Award going into his junior season.[9]

Professional career

Smith was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles with the 152nd pick of the 2024 NFL draft.[10]

Personal life

Smith is the younger brother of NFL defensive back Maurice Smith.[11] On July 20, 2022, Smith was arrested into Brazos County, Texas on three charges: unlawful carrying of a weapon, driving while intoxicated, and possession of marijuana.[12]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Underwood . Hannah . December 14, 2020 . 3 reasons why Texas A&M could be better in 2021, including a triple threat at running back . September 28, 2021 . The Dallas Morning News.
  2. Web site: A&M adds speed, versatility to 2019 class in ATH Ainias Smith. Damon. Sayles. 247Sports.com. February 6, 2019. September 28, 2021.
  3. Web site: Zwerneman . Brent . February 6, 2019 . Texas A&M adds versatile player to 2019 signing class . September 28, 2021 . Houston Chronicle.
  4. Web site: Aggie freshman wide receiver Ainias Smith chose Texas A&M as much for academics as for football. Travis L.. Brown. The Bryan-College Station Eagle. November 16, 2019. September 28, 2021.
  5. Web site: September 1, 2020 . Ainias Smith Brings Versatile Skill Set to A&M Backfield . May 5, 2021 . Fox44News.
  6. Web site: Zwerneman . Brent . October 22, 2019 . Aggies counting on happy returns from Ainias Smith . September 28, 2021 . Houston Chronicle.
  7. Web site: O'Gara . Connor . 2020-11-05 . Why Ainias Smith is the unique X-factor who suddenly has Texas A&M looking worthy of Playoff talk . 2024-06-23 . Saturday Down South . en-US.
  8. Web site: Ainias Smith To Switch Positions in 2020. Cole. Thompson. SI.com. February 5, 2020. September 21, 2021.
  9. Web site: Aggie playmaker Ainias Smith named to Hornung Award watch list. KAGSTV.com. July 29, 2021. August 25, 2021.
  10. Web site: Gowton . Brandon Lee . 2024-04-27 . NFL Draft Results: Eagles pick Ainias Smith at No. 152 . 2024-06-23 . Bleeding Green Nation . en.
  11. Web site: Wilson . Aaron . August 28, 2018 . Football is a family affair for Dolphins' Maurice Smith, brother Ainias Smith . September 28, 2021 . Houston Chronicle.
  12. Web site: Rittenberg . Adam . July 20, 2022 . Texas A&M Aggies football player Ainias Smith arrested on DWI, weapon, marijuana charges . 2024-06-23 . ESPN.com.

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