Marshall University Athletics

2016 Football Roster

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Jason Smith
Jersey Number 99

Jason Smith

  • Height:
    6-3
  • Weight:
    300
  • Class:
    Redshirt Sophomore
  • Hometown:
    Paterson, N.J.
  • High School:
    East Coast Prep
Dropped 23 pounds following the 2016 season. R-SOPHOMORE SEASON (2016): Changed uniform number from 98 to 99 in honor of former Marshall defensive lineman Vinny Curry ... Played in 12 games and made six starts ... Made 23 tackles, including 1.5 for a loss ... Broke up four passes, the most of any Herd defensive lineman ... Blocked a 35-yard field goal attempt by Charlotte in the first quarter on Oct. 22 ... Credited with two quarterback hurries. R-FRESHMAN SEASON (2015): Played 62 of his 146 season defensive snaps in first five games of season ... Played in 11 games as backup, part of nine-man rotation system on defensive front ... Made 12 tackles (2 solos) ... Season high was three tackles in win at Charlotte (Oct. 31). FRESHMAN SEASON (2014): Redshirted. HERD FILE: Born June 18, 1995 ... Began classes as midyear enrollee in January 2014 after completing prep-school work, joined Herd for workouts prior to Boca Raton Bowl ... Rated a two-star prospect by Rivals ... Also had offers from Akron, Bowling Green, Illinois, Ohio, Pittsburgh, Rutgers and Toledo ... Originally was a Class of 2013 prospect from Hackensack High School in Hackensack, N.J. ... Committed to Massachusetts in 2013 ... Had 42 tackles, four sacks, three pass breakups, two tackles for loss and one interception for East Coast Prep (8-4) in 2013 ... Was a two-sport athlete at Hackensack High, where he also played on the basketball team.
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