Career
Games: 1
Maryville Debut: Oct. 26, 2024, vs. Methodist

2025 (Junior)
Appeared in 5 games… Saw action vs. Hendrix on Sep. 6, 2025… Played vs. Ohio Wesleyan on Sep. 13, 2025… Played vs. Pikeville on Sep. 27, 2025… Played vs. Sewanee on Oct. 4, 2025… Played vs. Millsaps on Oct. 18, 2025…

2024 (Sophomore)
Games: 1
Position: OL
Best Games: Made collegiate debut against Methodist as part of 48-6 Homecoming victory.

2023 (First Year)
Squad member

Before Maryville
Attended The McCallie School in Chattanooga ... Played four seasons under head coach Ralph Potter ... Senior-year captain.

Position: OL
Honors: 2022 All-Region ... Helped Blue Tornados to Tennessee Division II AAA state championships in 2019, 2020 and 2021 ... Team went combined 44-8 over his four seasons, including perfect 13-0 his junior campaign of 2021.
Get to Know: Also competed in track and field ... Keo-Kio Organization (Student Council), Black Student Union, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Teacher's Recommendation List.

Personal
Born: Elias Hughes Smith Jr., in Chattanooga.
Family: Parents are Elias '95 and Katrina '98 Smith … Two siblings, Jazzlyn and Elisa.