Saturday, February 23, 2013

31. Shae Smith – Florida International




Shae Smith – 76                          Florida International                          6-4 286

2012: Made the transition to center in 2012 from left guard, after a standout performance during the spring at his new position. Played in 11 games.
2011: Played in 13 games, starting 11 at left guard. At left guard, was a key component of an offensive line that gave up the second-fewest sacks in 2011 and helped pave the way for Kedrick Rhodes to have a record-breaking season and for the second-most team rushing yards in a season. The FIU backfield ran for 1,893 yards on the season. After not starting the first two games of the season, made his first FIU start against UCF (9/17). Also did some long snapping.
2010: University of Nebraska-Omaha: Started all 11 games for the Mavericks at left guard.
2009: University of Nebraska-Omaha: Saw action in all 12 games, starting the final four games of the season.
2008: Redshirted.
High School: Attended Bennington High School in Nebraska. 2007 Lincoln Journal-Star Class C-1 First-Team All-State. First-Team All-Metro. Selected as team captain as a senior. Coached by Greg Bohn. Recorded 64 solo tackles to go with 44 assists as a senior. Was also a standout in wrestling and track. Won the 2008 Nebraska state wrestling championship in the 285 lb. division. Finished third as a junior in the state wrestling meet and set a record with four pins. Was also team captain of the wrestling team. Qualified for the state meet in the shot put, where he scored a throw of 52 feet. Honor roll student.
Personal: Born May 4, 1990. Son of Lonnie and Paula Smith. Three older brothers, Chad, Luke and Jake. Majoring in Business Marketing.

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