IN REMEMBRANCE OF KYLE SMITH: October 27, 1993-April 13, 2016
2015 Honors
2nd team All-Big Sky Conference
2014 Honors
HM All-Big Sky Conference
Excellent size, strength and ability... has become a key part of protecting the quarterback and a highly productive offense... is the most experienced player on the team, starting all 36 games over the last three seasons... one of the best linemen in the Big Sky Conference... potential NFL prospect.
JUNIOR SEASON • 2015
Started 12 games for the third straight seasons... led an offensive line that helped the offense to 419.6 yards and 34.2 points per game... team rushed for over 250 yards per game... named second team All-Big Sky Conference.
SOPHOMORE SEASON • 2014
Started all 12 games at left tackle for the second year in a row... part of a line that allowed a league-low 10 sacks while throwing the ball 423 times... also blocked for a running game that totaled 2,500 yards (208.3 per game)... earned honorable mention All-Big Sky Conference honors.
FRESHMAN SEASON • 2013
Started every game at left tackle in his first competitive season... part of a line that led the offense to numerous season records, including marks for season rushing (3,330), rushing average (277.7), total offense (6,486), total offense average (540.5) and rushing touchdowns (36)... ranked third in the nation in rushing and total offense... allowed only 10 sacks as a line while attempting 365 passes... a redshirt in 2012.
PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Lettered three times in football at Elmira High School... named first team All-State as an offensive and defensive lineman at the 4A level... was named the 4A Defensive Player of the Year... first team All-Sky Emerald League as an offensive and defensive lineman... also lettered in wrestling... 2011 4A State Champion and triple crown winner... traveled internationally to wrestle.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Matt and Angela Smith... has one brother, Cody, and one sister, Julia... plans to major in Business... hobbies are riding dirt bikes, water sports and camping.
