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Arian Smith

Arian Ryshaun Smith (born October 11, 2001)[1] is an American football wide receiver who plays for the Georgia Bulldogs. Smith has won two national championships with Georgia.

Arian Smith
Georgia Bulldogs – No. 11
PositionWide receiver
ClassSenior
MajorHousing Management & Policy
Personal information
Born: (2001-10-11) October 11, 2001 (age 23)[1]
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolMulberry High School (2016–2018)
Lakeland High School (2019)
Career highlights and awards

Early years

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Smith first attended Mulberry High School in Mulberry, Florida, where he played football and track and field. In 2018, Smith set the farthest long jump in the country, jumping 25–03.25.[2] While playing for Mulberry, Smith played running back, quarterback, wide receiver, and defensive back for the football team.[3] Before his senior year of high school, Smith transferred to Lakeland High School in Lakeland, Florida, continuing to play football and track and field.[4] Smith primarily played wide receiver for Lakeland and was selected to participate in the 2020 Under Armour All-American game.[5] Ranked as a four-star recruit by ESPN, Smith received offers from many colleges,[6] ultimately committing to play college football for the University of Georgia over Alabama.[7]

College career

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Track and field

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Smith initially continued to play both football and track and field for Georgia. In 2021, Arian was named a first-team All-American for track and field, also qualifying for the SEC Championship for his time in the 100-meter dash.[8] In 2023, Smith announced he would continue solely on his football career and no longer compete in track and field.[9][10]

American football

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Smith redshirted his freshman year and played in the last four games of the 2020 season. His first catch was a 31-yard touchdown against South Carolina.[11] The following year, Smith only played in four of fifteen games this season due to various injuries.[12][13][14] He caught a 35-yard pass against Missouri and a 67-yard pass against UAB, both for touchdowns.[15] In 2022, Smith again missed time due to injuries, missing the season's first four games recovering from surgery for a high ankle sprain received in practice.[16] In the Peach Bowl, Smith had a season-high 129 receiving yards in the game, including a career-long 76-yard catch for a touchdown in a win against Ohio State.[17] Smith played in all fourteen games the following season, scoring a touchdown against UAB and one against Florida State in the 2023 Orange Bowl. Using a granted extra year of eligibility, Smith returned to play for Georgia in 2024.[18][19] In week 2, Smith caught a 50-yard pass for a touchdown against Tennessee Tech.[20] In week five, Smith had 132 yards and a touchdown in a loss against Alabama.[21] In week 7, Smith had a career-high 134 yards, including a 55 yard touchdown, in a win against Mississippi State.[22]

College statistics
Season GP Receiving Rushing
Rec Yds Avg TD Att Yds Avg TD
2020 4 2 86 43.0 1 1 0 0.0 0
2021 4 3 102 34.0 2 1 15 15.0 0
2022 11 7 198 28.3 1 0 0 0.0 0
2023 14 8 153 19.1 2 1 33 33.0 0
2024 8 31 503 16.2 3 2 11 5.5 0
Career 41 36 1,042 20.4 9 5 50 10.0 0

References

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  1. ^ a b "Arian Smith". worldathletics.org. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
  2. ^ Fuoco, Roy (April 18, 2018). "One Giant Step". Lakeland Ledger. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  3. ^ Nee, Chris (July 31, 2018). "2020 athlete Arian Smith returns to FSU for another visit". 247 Sports. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  4. ^ Fuoco, Roy (February 13, 2020). "Lakeland's sprinters among big stories to follow in track in 2020". Lakeland Ledger. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  5. ^ Fuoco, Roy (November 13, 2019). "Lakeland football standouts Bowman, Smith get Under Armour game jerseys". Lakeland Ledger. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  6. ^ Fuoco, Roy (August 12, 2019). "SUPER 16: Arian Smith's speed garners multiple college offers". Lakeland Ledger. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  7. ^ Lyons, Dan (December 18, 2019). "4-Star WR Commits To Georgia Over Alabama". The Spun. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  8. ^ Reno, Harrison (June 19, 2021). "Blue Prints for Success: Arian Smith". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  9. ^ "Watch: Arian Smith putting track aside to focus on football". The Atlanta Journal Constitution. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  10. ^ Morrison, Dan (March 30, 2023). "Arian Smith thinks he'll focus on football over track". On3. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  11. ^ Morgan, James (November 28, 2020). "Watch: Georgia WR Arian Smith burns defense for first career TD". UGA Wire. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  12. ^ Vitale, Joe (August 23, 2021). "WR Arian Smith playing through minor injuries". UGA Wire. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  13. ^ Hubbard, Drew (November 11, 2021). "Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith breaks leg, potentially out for remainder of season". The Red and Black. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  14. ^ Weiszer, Mark (April 20, 2022). "Speedy Arian Smith brings vertical threat. Now he aims to find a way to stay on the field". Athens Banner-Herald. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  15. ^ Crowell, Evan (August 10, 2022). "Arian Smith Drawing Rave Reviews". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  16. ^ Spencer, Sarah (August 13, 2022). "Georgia's Arian Smith to undergo ankle surgery; more injury updates from Kirby Smart". The Atlanta Journal Constitution. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  17. ^ Riley, Connor (January 1, 2023). "Arian Smith sums up his game-changing touchdown in the most Georgia football way possible". Dawg Nation. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  18. ^ Towers, Chip (August 2, 2024). "Arian Smith ready for another run with Georgia Bulldogs". The Atlanta Journal Constitution. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  19. ^ Weiszer, Mark (August 13, 2024). "Entering his fifth Georgia football season, wide receiver Arian Smith 'still hungry'". Athens Banner-Herald. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  20. ^ Kramer, Kelsey (September 7, 2024). "Georgia Bulldogs' Arian Smith reveals what has changed mentally for him this year". A to Z Sports. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  21. ^ Warden, Owen (September 28, 2024). "3 takeaways, Georgia falls to Alabama 41-34". 13 WMAZ. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
  22. ^ McDaniel, Owen (October 12, 2024). "Smith has career day in Georgia win". The Red and Black. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
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