Eugene Cyril Smith III (born October 10, 1990) is an American professional football quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL. Smith had an eventful career, marked by a rough start with the New York Jets before finding success later with the Seahawks. After being drafted in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft, Smith spent time as a backup quarterback for various teams before his career resurgence in 2022 with the Seahawks, where he earned a Pro Bowl selection and the Comeback Player of the Year award. He is known for his remarkable accuracy, leading the league in completion percentage in 2022.
| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 10, 1990 (age 34) |
| Birthplace | Miramar, Florida, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 221 lb (100 kg) |
| College | West Virginia (2009–2012) |
| NFL Draft | 2013 / Round 2 / Pick 39 |
| Position | Quarterback |
| Current Team | Seattle Seahawks |
| Season | Team | Games Played | Passing Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | NYJ | 16 | 3,046 |
| 2014 | NYJ | 14 | 2,533 |
| 2021 | SEA | 4 | 232 |
| 2022 | SEA | 17 | 4,282 |
| 2023 | SEA | 15 | 4,101 |
| 2024 | SEA | 13 | 3,054 |
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