The College of New Jersey Athletics

BEFORE TCNJ: First team All-League standout in both football and lacrosse at Pascack Valley High School ... Also earned first team All-County and third team All-Group honors in football for the Panthers, who he helped lead to a sectional championship ... Second team All-County selection in lacrosse ... Two-time Honor Roll student

WHY TCNJ? Because it has the perfect balance of outstanding academics and social life on a comfortably sized campus.

PERSONAL: Birthday is January 26 ... Parents are Michael and Kristina Smith ... Has a twin sibling, Marley ... Father played lacrosse at SUNY Westchester ... Biggest athletic thrill has been winning a sectional championship for the first time in a decade as a junior ... Likes going to the beach, fishing, and golfing ... Likes to eat fruit and protein bars before a game and pasta and chicken after a game ... Favorite athlete is Adrian Peterson