History of Geno Smith in Timeline

Eugene Cyril "Geno" Smith III is an American football quarterback currently playing for the New York Jets. After a successful college career at West Virginia, where he earned All-Big East honors in 2011, Smith was drafted by the Jets in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He began his career as the Jets' starting quarterback for two seasons, but after inconsistent performances and injuries, he lost the starting role and was released in 2016. Subsequently, he served as a backup quarterback for the New York Giants and the Los Angeles Chargers for two seasons.

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October 10, 1990: Geno Smith's Birth

On October 10, 1990, Eugene Cyril "Geno" Smith III was born.

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2000: Tom Brady's Orange Bowl record

In 2000, Tom Brady set the Orange Bowl record of 396 passing yards.

2007: Big East Record

In 2007, Brian Brohm of the Louisville Cardinals set the Big East record with his seventh 300-yard game of the season.

2007: Brian Brohm's mark

In 2007, Brian Brohm set the mark for Big East single-season passing leader.

2007: Most Points Since 2007

In 2007, Geno Smith contributed to West Virginia's 49-10 win over UNLV, marking the most points WVU had scored since 2007 against Connecticut.

2007: Victory over Cincinnati

In 2007, Geno Smith led his team to a 37-10 win over Cincinnati, which was the first time the Mountaineers had beaten Cincinnati since 2007.

2007: All-Broward County

In 2007, Geno Smith was named second-team all-Broward County as an athlete while at Miramar High School.

September 24, 2011: School Records

On September 24, 2011, during a game against the LSU Tigers, Geno Smith set school records for completions (38), attempts (65), and passing yards (463).

2012: Orange Bowl Performance

In 2012, Geno Smith tied three individual bowl records in West Virginia's 70–33 victory over the Clemson Tigers in the Orange Bowl.

May 22, 2013: Signs with Roc Nation Sports

On May 22, 2013, Geno Smith signed with Roc Nation Sports, with Kimberley Miale serving as his representative.

July 22, 2013: Signs Four-Year Contract

On July 22, 2013, Geno Smith signed a four-year, $5 million contract with the Jets, including workout bonuses.

August 9, 2013: Professional Debut

On August 9, 2013, Geno Smith made his professional debut in a preseason game against the Detroit Lions, completing 6-of-7 passes for 47 yards before leaving the game with an ankle injury.

October 3, 2014: Fined for Profanity

On October 3, 2014, Geno Smith was fined $12,000 for yelling profanity at fans during a game.

July 2015: Marriage to Hayley Eastham

In July 2015, Geno Smith married his college girlfriend, Hayley Eastham.

August 11, 2015: Altercation and Injury

On August 11, 2015, Geno Smith was involved in an altercation with IK Enemkpali, resulting in a fractured jaw that sidelined him for several weeks.

October 26, 2016: Placed on Injured Reserve

On October 26, 2016, Geno Smith was placed on injured reserve after tearing his ACL, prematurely ending his season.

2016: Russell Wilson's mark

In 2022, Geno Smith surpassed Russell Wilson's mark of 4,219 yards set back in 2016, to become the Seahawks’ single-season passing leader.

March 28, 2017: Signs with Giants

On March 28, 2017, Geno Smith signed with the New York Giants.

2017: Touchdown Since 2017

In 2021, Geno Smith threw his first touchdown pass since 2017 in Week 5 against the Rams.

April 1, 2018: Signs with Chargers

On April 1, 2018, Geno Smith signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Chargers.

May 15, 2019: Signs with Seahawks

On May 15, 2019, Geno Smith signed with the Seattle Seahawks.

July 17, 2019: Birth of Son, Seven Santana Smith

On July 17, 2019, Geno Smith's son, Seven Santana Smith, was born, named in honor of his jersey number.

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May 20, 2020: Re-signs with Seahawks

On May 20, 2020, Geno Smith re-signed with the Seattle Seahawks.

April 22, 2021: Third Season with Seahawks

On April 22, 2021, Geno Smith re-signed with the Seahawks for a third season.

April 19, 2022: Seahawks Contract Issue

On April 19, 2022, the NFL initially disapproved Geno Smith's new contract with the Seahawks, but the issue was later resolved.

December 21, 2022: Selected to First Pro Bowl

On December 21, 2022, Geno Smith was selected to his first Pro Bowl.

2022: Seahawks single-season record

In 2022, Geno Smith set a new Seahawks single-season record for passing yards that was later broken by Smith in 2024.

March 14, 2023: Smith re-signed with the Seahawks

On March 14, 2023, Geno Smith re-signed with the Seahawks on a three-year, $75 million deal.

2023: Pro Bowl Selection

In 2023, Geno Smith finished the season with impressive statistics and was named to the Pro Bowl for the second consecutive season.

2023: NFL Top 100 Players of 2023

In 2023, Geno Smith's fellow players ranked him 77th on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2023: Adoption of a Pescatarian Diet

Prior to the 2023 NFL season, Geno Smith adopted a pescatarian diet, abstaining from eating chicken or beef for most of the year.

2024: Record-Breaking Season

In 2024, Geno Smith had a record-breaking season with 4,283 passing yards, surpassing his own Seahawks single-season record from 2022. He also broke franchise records for single-season passing attempts and completions, earning $6 million in incentives.

March 13, 2025: Trade to the Las Vegas Raiders

On March 13, 2025, Geno Smith was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders for the 92nd overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft, reuniting him with Pete Carroll. He later agreed to a two-year, $75 million contract extension with the Raiders on April 3, 2025.

March 11, 2026: Trade to the New York Jets

On March 11, 2026, Geno Smith and a seventh-round pick in the 2026 NFL draft were traded to the New York Jets for a sixth-round pick in the 2026 draft.