Eugene Cyril “Geno” Smith is an American football quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL).
Smith played college football at West Virginia, leading the Mountaineers to multiple bowl games, breaking numerous passing records, and garnering multiple awards before getting drafted by the New York Jets in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft.
After two inconsistent seasons as the Jets starting quarterback, Smith eventually lost his starting position due to injuries in his final two years with the team.
Smith has also spent time as the backup for the New York Giants, Los Angeles Chargers, and Seattle Seahawks, before becoming the starting quarterback of the Seahawks.
Did Geno Smith win the Heisman?
With an epic performance in a win over Baylor, Geno Smith turned himself from Heisman candidate to Heisman favorite.
The West Virginia quarterback threw more touchdowns than incomplete passes on Saturday when he rewrote the school’s record books. He completed 45 of his 51 attempts for 656 yards and eight touchdowns.