History of Geno Smith in Timeline
Eugene Cyril "Geno" Smith III is a professional football quarterback currently playing for the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL. Smith played college football at West Virginia University, where he achieved significant success, leading the Mountaineers to bowl games and setting numerous passing records. He was subsequently drafted by the New York Jets in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft.
2007: Big East Single-Season Passing Leader
In 2007, Geno Smith became the Big East single-season passing leader with 4,379 yards, breaking Brian Brohm's mark that he set in 2007, during West Virginia's 70–33 rout of the Clemson Tigers in the 2012 Orange Bowl.
2007: Most Points Since 2007
In 2007, Geno Smith threw for 220 yards and ran for 19 yards in West Virginia's 49–10 win over UNLV. This was the most points WVU had scored since playing Connecticut in 2007.
2007: Tied Record for 300-Yard Games
In 2007, Geno Smith tied a Big East record with his seventh 300-yard game of the season against the Cincinnati Bearcats on November 12. He tied the record that was set in 2007 by Brian Brohm of the Louisville Cardinals.
2007: First Time Beating Cincinnati Since 2007
In 2007, Geno Smith tied his record for touchdowns in a game in a 37–10 win over Cincinnati, where he was 15 for 25, throwing for 174 yards, four touchdowns, and an interception. It was the first time the Mountaineers beat Cincinnati since 2007. Smith won his second Big East Offensive Player of the Week for this performance.
July 2015: Marriage to Hayley Eastham
In July 2015, Geno Smith married his college girlfriend, Hayley Eastham, marking a significant personal milestone.
2016: Passing Record
In 2016, Russell Wilson set the Seahawks' single-season passing record with 4,219 yards which Geno Smith surpassed in 2022.
July 17, 2019: Birth of Son
On July 17, 2019, Geno Smith's son, Seven Santana Smith, was born, named in honor of his jersey number.
December 21, 2022: Pro Bowl Selection
On December 21, 2022, Geno Smith was selected to his first Pro Bowl, marking a significant career milestone.
2022: Single-Season Records
In 2022, Geno Smith finished the year with 4,283 passing yards, breaking his own Seahawks single-season record from 2022.
March 14, 2023: Seahawks Re-Signing
On March 14, 2023, Geno Smith re-signed with the Seahawks on a three-year, $75 million deal, securing his future with the team.
2023: NFL Top 100 Ranking
In 2023, Geno Smith was ranked 77th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list, acknowledging his performance and standing among his peers.
2023: 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: Seahawks Victory
In 2024, Geno Smith led the Seahawks on an 11-play, 80-yard drive, capped off with a 13-yard touchdown run to put Seattle ahead with 12 seconds left as they won 20–17.
