It’s challenging for athletes to establish themselves in the sports world if they start late. Although the four-star athlete, Arian Smith, became popular in the world of football very quickly because of his magnificent performance by started to play from the age of 14. Moreover, the wide receiver admitted that his mother was the main individual who was aware of the potential of Smith and that is why she pushed him to play. After that, the star athlete put his heart and soul into getting the position he is now. On that note, Smith said “Because I love it. I wouldn’t do it if I didn’t love it.“

However, the story only starts there. Smith is not only fond of football, but he is also in love with tracking. He won, at the 2019 Nike Prefontaine Classic, the FHSAA Class 2A state championship in the 200 meters, and the 100 in the boys’ division. It seems like both the game is in the blood of the athlete and once he mentioned “I loved both, obviously, but it was hard letting go of track, for sure, because of the love I have for it.” So, you get a little idea regarding the career status of the four-star wide receiver. Let’s delve deep into the personal life of the star WR.

Smith’s life in football

Born in Bradley, FL, Smith attended Lakeland High School and, from childhood, he started running on his mother’s inspiration. Most importantly, when it comes to his extraordinary God-given speed, Smith has always had this nagging distraction. However, the family background of the wide receiver is not known as no information is publicly available regarding this, but it is very clear that the support he got from his family to pursue his dream was truly remarkable. 

The interesting fact is that his track speed over to the field gives him the ability to pull away from defenses with ease. Smith continues his fifth year with Georgia; in between, because of injury, his career declined a bit, but the ‘never give up‘ mentality of athletes helped Smith to come back with a buzz. Let’s take a glimpse of his football journey and achievements till now. 

Smith’s football journey and achievements

On December 18, 2019, Smith committed to Bulldogs and enrolled his name on June 4, 2020. Smith caught three passes for 129 yards and a 76-yard touchdown in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl against Ohio State. Along with that, in his four seasons with the Bulldogs, he has recorded 20 catches and six touchdowns. Most importantly, the wide receiver has a huge contribution to uplifting the Bulldogs. On that note, Coach Smart said, “But I’m really proud of him and the role he’s played on our team in terms of leadership. He’s taken on ownership of some special teams units.” Additionally, Smith discussed with coaches regarding his betterment so that the team could be prepared for the upcoming championship. currently, the wide receiver focuses on his next season to achieve more.