Gabe Smith

Student-Athlete Q&A What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level? The great people! The environment that surrounds me! All the opportunities I’ve got here! The level of the school! The values of the school and football team! Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration? My uncle. He’s a good role model and I strive to be like him, very good dude and fun to be around. What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment? My senior season of football when we made it to the third round! Winning region my sophomore season! Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)? Yes! My uncle played football at UAB for 4 years. Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal? Banana Bread, my mom always makes it and it’s delicious! What is the first app you check on your phone each day? Probably Instagram. What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics? Being outside, fishing, golfing, hunting. Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)? A Gecko named Nacho. Who was your favorite athlete growing up? Julio Jones What is your favorite possession and why? My car, it helps me get places. What is your Go-To karaoke song? Free Fallin’ - Tom Petty What is your dream vacation spot and why? Jamaica! It’s beautiful there and there are some really cool spots!