Warren Smith (quarterback)

Warren Smith
Lehigh Valley Steelhawks
Position: Quarterback
Personal information
Date of birth: (1990-02-20) February 20, 1990
Place of birth: Forked River, New Jersey
Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight: 200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school: Lanoka Harbor (NJ) Lacey Township
College: Maine
Undrafted: 2012
Career history
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
  • Second Team All-CAA (2011)
  • PIFL MVP (2014)
Career Arena statistics
Comp. / Att.: 158 / 249
Passing yards: 1,816
TD-INT: 32-11
QB Rating: 99.07
Rushing TD: 5
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Warren Smith (born February 20, 1990) is an American football quarterback for the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks of the National Arena League (NAL). He played college football at the University of Maine.

College career

Smith continued his football career playing for Iona College, where he was named the team's starting quarterback as a freshman in 2008.[1] Following the 2008 season, Iona dropped football from its athletics programs, leaving the players the ability to transfer without sitting out a season.[2] Smith decided to transfer to the University of Maine, where he won the starting quarterback position as a junior in 2010,[3] leading the Black Bears to a 4-7 record. As a senior in 2011,[4] he led the team to an 8-3 regular season record, helping the Black Bears qualify for the NCAA Championship Playoffs.[5] The Black Bears won their first round game, but lost in the second round to Georgia Southern.[6] Smith was named Second Team All-Colonial Athletic Association following the season.[7]

Professional career

Dresden Monarchs

In 2012, Smith signed with the Dresden Monarchs of the German Football League. Smith was the Monarchs leading passer and second leading rusher on the season. The Monarchs finished the regular season with a 10-0 record.[8]

Richmond Raiders

In 2013, Smith signed with the Richmond Raiders of the Professional Indoor Football League (PIFL).[9] Smith guided the Raiders to a 7-5 record during the regular season, tying the second best record in the PIFL. Smith and the Raiders won their playoff game against the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks, but would lose PIFL Cup II to the Alabama Hammers.[10]

Trenton Freedom

In 2014, Smith signed with the expansion Trenton Freedom, also of the PIFL.[11] Smith's impressive 46 touchdowns passing and 13 more rushing, led to him being named the 2014 PIFL MVP.[12]

Spokane Shock

In October 2014, Smith was assigned to the Spokane Shock of the Arena Football League (AFL).[13] Smith made his first career start for the Shock during their Week 7 game against the Los Angeles KISS. Smith completed 23 of 29 attempts with six touchdowns in a 68-46 victory.[14] He finished the season with 1,816 passing yards, 32 passing touchdowns, 11 interceptions and five rushing touchdowns in eight starts at quarterback.[15][16]

Philadelphia Yellow Jackets

On October 15, 2015, Smith signed with the Philadelphia Yellow Jackets of American Indoor Football.[17] On May 24, 2016, Smith was released.

Philadelphia Soul

On October 16, 2015, Smith was assigned to the Philadelphia Soul. On February 5, 2016, Smith was reassigned by the Soul.

Lehigh Valley Steelhawks

On May 24, 2016, Smith signed with the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks.

Tampa Bay Storm

On July 19, 2016, Smith was assigned to the Tampa Bay Storm. He completed two of two pass attempts for 21 yards in the Storm's playoff loss to the Philadelphia Soul. He also rushed once for three yards.[18]

References

  1. ↑ "Football Defeats Iona 23-7 to clinch winning record in 2008". www.bryantbulldogs.com. Bryant University. November 15, 2008. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  2. ↑ Dave Caldwell (December 19, 2008). "End of Iona Football Program Leaves Players Looking Elsewhere". www.nytimes.com. The New York Times. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  3. ↑ Rachel Lenzi (August 19, 2011). "UMaine Football: One will take the helm". www.pressherald.com. Portland Press Herald. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  4. ↑ Jeff Sporer (November 7, 2011). "Former Lacey Township quarterback Warren Smith has Maine challenging for conference title". www.pressofatlanticcity.com. Press of Atlantic City. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  5. ↑ Pete Warner (November 19, 2011). "New Hampshire football holds off Maine; both teams earn FCS playoff berths". www.bangordailynews.com. Bangor Daily News. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Georgia Southern beats Maine 35-23 in FCS playoffs". www.newsok.com. NewsOK.com. December 10, 2011. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  7. ↑ "2011 All-CAA Football Honors". www.caasports.com. Colonial Athletic Association. November 21, 2011. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  8. ↑ Pete Warner (December 14, 2012). "Former UMaine quarterback Warren Smith still chasing football dream". www.bangordailynews.com. Bangor Daily News. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  9. ↑ John Packett (March 15, 2013). "Raiders give former Maine star Smith reins to offense". www.richmond.com. Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  10. ↑ Mark McCarter (July 8, 2013). "Alabama Hammers roll impressively to PIFL championship by dismantling Richmond". www.al.com. Alabama Media Group. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  11. ↑ "Raiders drop season opener 52-17 to Trenton". www.richmond.com. Richmond Times-Dispatch. March 31, 2014. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  12. ↑ Fran Stuchbury (August 28, 2014). "The OSC Interview: Trenton Freedom QB Warren Smith". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  13. ↑ "Shock Assigned QB Warren Smith". www.health.keyt.com. WorldNow and KCOY. October 21, 2014. Retrieved April 15, 2015.
  14. ↑ Jim Meehan (May 9, 2015). "Smith throws six touchdown passes, lead Shock to win in first start". www.spokesman.com. The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
  15. ↑ "Warren Smith". arenafan.com. Retrieved March 28, 2016.
  16. ↑ "Storm Adds Quarterback To Roster". arenafan.com. July 20, 2016. Retrieved July 23, 2016.
  17. ↑ "Yellow Jackets Sign First Player, QB Warren Smith". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. October 15, 2015. Retrieved October 16, 2015.
  18. ↑ "SOUL 63, STORM 41". tampabaystorm.com. Retrieved December 3, 2016.

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