History of Arian Smith in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 26, 2025

Arian Smith is an American professional football wide receiver currently playing for the New York Jets in the NFL. He gained prominence during his college football career at the University of Georgia, where he contributed to the team's success in winning two national championships. His college performance paved the way for his transition to professional football.

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October 11, 2001: Birth of Arian Smith

On October 11, 2001, Arian Ryshaun Smith was born. He would later become a professional football wide receiver.

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2018: Long Jump Record

In 2018, Arian Smith set the farthest long jump in the country, jumping 25–03.25 while attending Mulberry High School.

2019: Gold Medal at Pan American U20 Athletics Championships

In 2019, Arian Smith, along with Justin Ofotan, Marcellus Moore, and Matthew Boling, won a gold medal for the United States in the 4x100m relay at the Pan American U20 Athletics Championships.

2020: First College Touchdown

In 2020, Arian Smith redshirted his freshman year at Georgia, playing in the last four games of the season. His first catch was a 31-yard touchdown against South Carolina.

2020: Under Armour All-American Game Selection

In 2020, Arian Smith was selected to participate in the Under Armour All-American game after transferring to Lakeland High School, where he primarily played wide receiver. He also committed to play college football for the University of Georgia over Alabama.

2021: First-Team All-American and SEC Championship Qualifier

In 2021, Arian Smith was named a first-team All-American for track and field. He also qualified for the SEC Championship for his performance in the 100-meter dash.

2022: Peach Bowl Performance

In 2022, Arian Smith missed time due to a high ankle sprain. However, in the Peach Bowl, he had a season-high 129 receiving yards, including a career-long 76-yard touchdown catch in a win against Ohio State.

2023: Focus on Football Career

In 2023, Arian Smith announced that he would focus solely on his football career and no longer compete in track and field.

2023: Touchdowns and Orange Bowl Appearance

In 2023, Arian Smith played in all fourteen games, scoring a touchdown against UAB and another against Florida State in the Orange Bowl.

2024: Continued Performance and NFL Draft Declaration

In 2024, Arian Smith returned to play for Georgia. He caught a 50-yard touchdown against Tennessee Tech, had 132 yards and a touchdown against Alabama, and a career-high 134 yards with a touchdown against Mississippi State. Despite having the most drops in the Power Four conferences, he led the Bulldogs in receiving yards with 817. After the season, he declared for the 2025 NFL Draft.