Geno Smith

Geno Smith is a professional football quarterback known for his dynamic time with the Seattle Seahawks in the National Football League (NFL). His career paved its way from his college days at West Virginia, where he was a first-team All-Big East in 2011 and second-team All-Big 12 in 2012. Smith's journey to professional football started when the New York Jets selected him with the 39th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, signing a four-year contract. In his rookie season, he became the first rookie quarterback in Jets franchise history to throw for 300 or more yards in a game, leaving a significant mark in the franchise's history.

Smith has proven his versatility by playing for different teams, including the New York Jets, New York Giants, Los Angeles Chargers, and Seattle Seahawks. He signed with the Seattle Seahawks on May 15, 2019, and re-signed with them for consecutive seasons. His performance in the 2021 season was noteworthy with appearances in four games, starting three, recording 702 passing yards, five touchdowns, and an interception. Smith's career statistics up to 2024 include 2,655 passing attempts, 1,721 completions, and a completion percentage of 64.8%, with 105 touchdowns and 19,143 passing yards.

Smith's distinguished performance earned him the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award in 2022. He was also selected for the Pro Bowl twice, in 2022 and 2023, and led the league in completion percentage in 2022. Smith set the Seattle Seahawks’ single-season passing record in 2022 with 4,282 passing yards, breaking his own record again in 2024 with 4,320 passing yards.