What position is Donovan Smith in?

Last Modified Sep 24, 2024 10:16 GMT
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Donovan Smith is an American Football Quarterback, who plays college football for Houston Cougars and previously for Texas Tech Raiders. Prior to the 2020 season, Smith sustained a shoulder injury that kept him from playing in any games; however, he made a full recovery in the spring following surgery. Smith was a Texas Tech college football player before joining the Cougars. Smith finished the game 25 for 32 for 322 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception in the Red Raiders' 41-38 victory, which is considered to be one of his best performances.

In the team's Week 11 game against Iowa State, Donovan Smith made his college debut as a starting player when Tyler Shough was still recovering from a Week 4 collarbone injury and Henry Colombi was out due to illness. In 2022, Smith went 54 yards to return one of his three interceptions for a touchdown. At one time, the Red Raiders were up 17-3, but the Cougars rallied to tie the game. Smith's game-winning touchdown in double overtime tied the score at 20-20. He won the Earl Campbell-Tyler Rose Award and was named National Player of the Week as a result of his performance against Texas. Smith relocated to Houston on December 21st, 2022. He completed 256 passes for 2,801 passing yards in 2023. He was intercepted 13 times and sacked 26 times, yet he still had a strong passer rating of 135.5. On 138 rush attempts, Smith accumulated 428 yards and six touchdowns.

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Donovan Smith’s Position

Donovan Smith is a quarterback for the Houston Cougars (University of Houston). Considering how important passes are for a quarterback, Donovan Smith's passing stats during his collegiate career are examined. In 2021, while playing for Texas Tech (TTU), he completed 61.2% of his passes for 1,181 yards, seven touchdowns, and two interceptions. His completion percentage rose to 66.2% in 2022 as he completed 1,505 yards of passing with 12 touchdowns and eight interceptions.

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Donovan Smith (Via Getty Images)

Smith maintained his excellent play in the 2023 Houston Cougars (HOU) season, completing 64.5% of his passes for 2,801 yards, 22 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions. In his college career, he has totaled 5,487 passing yards, 41 touchdowns, and 23 interceptions, as per ESPN's passing statistics for Donovan Smith.

Donovan Smith Team

Donovan Smith plays for the Houston Cougars, as of 2024. He had previously played for Texas Tech Raiders. Texas Tech transfer Donovan Smith was named "the clear-cut starter" by Houston Cougar coach Dana Holgorsen. After a close contest with returning backup Lucas Coley at the end of the spring, Smith distinguished himself with a solid performance. Smith, ranked as the No. 82 athlete in the 2020 class and a three-star prospect, began his collegiate career at Texas Tech.

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Donovan Smith Jersey Number

Donovan Smith wears the Jersey Number 1 with the Houston Cougars, as of 2024.

FAQs on Donovan Smith

A. Donovan Smith weighs 241 pounds (109 kilograms).

A. Donovan Smith transferred to Houston in 2022 and officially relocated to the team on December 21st of that year.

A. Donovan Smith won the Earl Campbell-Tyler Rose Award and was named National Player of the Week for his performance against Texas in 2022.

A. Donovan Smith stands at 6 feet 5 inches (196 cm) tall.

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