Akili Smith Jr.

Akili Smith Jr.
Smith with Oregon in 2026
No. 15 – Oregon Ducks
PositionQuarterback
Class
Redshirt
Redshirt
Freshman
Personal information
Listed height
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight
231 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High schoolLincoln
(San Diego, California)
College
Stats at ESPN

Kabisa Akili Maradufu Smith Jr. is an American college football quarterback who plays for the Oregon Ducks.

Early life

Smith lived in San Diego, California and initially attended Vista Murrieta High School. He passed for 2,432 yards with 29 touchdowns and four interceptions as a sophomore. He transferred to Lincoln High School after his sophomore year. He passed 2,431 yards with 25 touchdowns and also rushed for 196 yards and three touchdowns in his first season at Lincoln. Following his junior year, Smith competed in the Elite 11 quarterback competition and was named a finalist. As a senior, he passed for 2,478 yards and 24 touchdowns while rushing for 508 yards and four touchdowns.

Smith is rated a four-star recruit, and committed to play college football at Oregon over offers from Michigan, Florida, Washington, and Colorado.

College career

Smith joined the Oregon Ducks as an early enrollee in December 2024. He redshirted his freshman season. Smith made his college debut in the third game of his redshirt freshman season, completing 2 of 4 pass attempts for 31 yards and rushing twice for seven yards in a 84-0 win over Portland State.

Personal life

Smith is the son of former Oregon Ducks' quarterback and NFL first round draft pick Akili Smith.

References

  1. ↑ Hansen, Chris (January 27, 2023). "Keeping it in the family: Ducks make scholarship offer to Akili Smith Jr". The Register-Guard. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  2. ↑ Maffei, John (July 17, 2023). "Summer football roundup: Saints win Maverick Invitational; Akili Smith Jr. shines at dad's old school". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  3. ↑ Norcross, Don (November 9, 2023). "Akili Smith Jr. follows in his father's footsteps, but is determined to build his own legacy". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  4. ↑ Galatzan, Matt (June 30, 2024). "Oregon Football QB Commit Akili Smith Jr. Ready to Compete at Elite 11 Finals: 'Win The Whole Thing!'". SI.com. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  5. ↑ Simmons, Chad (June 17, 2024). "Oregon 4-star QB commit Akili Smith, Jr. is looking to 'take care of business' at the Elite 11 Finals". On3.com. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  6. ↑ "High school notebook: Carlsbad star Jake Hall among 3 San Diegans nominated for McDonald's game; Pointers celebrate". The San Diego Union-Tribune. January 23, 2025. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
  7. ↑ VanHaaren, Tom (July 31, 2023). "Oregon lands commitment from 2025 QB Akili Smith Jr". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  8. ↑ Reid, Jason (January 1, 2025). "Akili Smith, Oregon and walking in a father's footsteps". Andscape. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  9. ↑ Crepea, James (December 18, 2015). "Who is redshirting for Oregon football in 2025?". The Oregonian. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
  10. ↑ Skopil, Erik (October 14, 2026). "Akili Smith Jr. 'absolutely' involved in starting quarterback competition, Lanning says". 247Sports.com. Retrieved October 20, 2026.
  11. ↑ Raley, Dan (May 11, 2023). "UW Once Tried to Beat Akili Smith, Now Wants to Sign Him". SI.com. Retrieved September 1, 2024.