Prior to LSU
Competed at Waukee High School in Waukee, Iowa … 2019 New Balance National Outdoor All-American … served as team captain during his senior season on the Waukee High football team … two-time all-state performer in football … 2019 Drake Relays champion … helped Waukee High School to a team title at the 2019 Drake Relays as well … 2019 Kansas Relays Team Champion.
Personal
Has two siblings – Grayson and Spencer … son of Nicki and Robert Smith … related to LSU Hall of Famer and hurdler Kim Carson who won two NCAA titles and was a seven-time All-American … played varsity football all four years of high school.