Northwestern University Athletics

2012 Football Roster

Brian Smith
Jersey Number 87

Brian Smith

  • Height:
    6-7
  • Weight:
    285
  • Position:
    SB
  • Class:
    Junior
  • Hometown:
    Medina, Ohio
  • High School:
    Walsh Jesuit
2012:Β Played in 10 games as a reserve superback and in goalline situations ... Made his first career start at Penn State (Oct. 6).

2011:Β Converted from offensive line to superback late in preseason camp ... Played in first four games before suffering a season-ending foot injury.

2010:Β Played in two games ... Named team's offensive practice player of the week vs. Rice.

2009:Β Did not see action.

High School:Β Second-team All-State (Ohio Division III-IV) offensive lineman ... 2008 second-team All-Northeast Ohio honoree ... Akron Touchdown Club first-team all-star ... Ranked as one of top 100 players inΒ Rivals.comΒ Ohio player rankings ... Rated the 70th-best tackle nationally byΒ ESPN.com/Scouts, Inc.Β ... Playing defensive end, totaled 13 tackles (six solos) and two QB hurries in state regional final ... Helped the Warriors to a 9-3 record and a spot in the regional title game ... Played for USA Football's Junior National Team (first-ever) in summer of 2009 ... Along with NU classmate John Plasencia, helped lead the USA to the gold medal with a convincing 41-3 win over Canada ... Coached by Gerry Rardin.

Personal:Β Born Brian Burton Smith ... Son of Jerry and Carol Smith ... Communication studies major.

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Sunday, December 07
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Thursday, December 04
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