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| Marquis Smith HENRY E. LACKEY HIGH SCHOOL INDIAN HEAD, MARYLAND (Courtesy SSU Athletics) |
Smith (6-3, 235) is an outside linebacker from Prince George County, Maryland.
After six games, the mass communications major has 60 tackles (39 solo) and 3.5 tackles for losses. He posted a career-high 16 tackles on Oct. 5 against Norfolk State, had 13 against Georgia Southern and 10 tackles against Delaware State.
The Jerry Rice Award is presented to the top first-year player in the FCS, whether a true freshman or a redshirt freshman.
Smith was humbled by the honor but says it makes him that much hungrier.
"It will make me work that much harder so I can achieve that award," said Smith. "I want to be a part of the best defense in the conference and make over 100 tackles."
Named for legendary wide receiver Jerry Rice, who played in the FCS (then Division I-AA) at Mississippi Valley State, the Rice Award will be voted on by a national panel of sports information and media relations directors, broadcasters, writers and other dignitaries following the regular season.
The initial position breakdown is five quarterbacks, five linebackers, three running backs, two wide receivers, two defensive ends, one cornerback, one safety and one punter. The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference has the most nominees with three.
The winner will be announced at The Sports Network FCS Awards Presentation Dec. 16 in Philadelphia.
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