Grant Smith

HIGH SCHOOL Three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN, On3, and Rivals Position ranks: #72 (ESPN), #85 (247Sports), #107 (On3) State of Illinois ranks: #37 (247Sports), #48 (ESPN), #49 (On3) Played for head coach Josh Jostes at Maroa-Forsyth Four-year letterwinner Two-time All-Sangamo Conference 2024 IHSFCA Class 2A All-State 2024 News-Gazette All-State Set the Maroa-Forsyth single-season tackles record as a senior Caught 51 passes for 885 yards and 18 touchdowns during his senior season at Maroa-Forsyth Overall, totaled 91 receptions for 1,594 yards and 27 touchdowns during his high school career Was also an All-Sangamo Conference basketball player and track and field state qualifier in discus Two-time Academic All-State High Honor Roll Offers included Ball State PERSONAL Born May 1, 2007 Son of Eric and Aimee Smith One brother, Keagen, and one sister, Avery Father, Eric, played basketball and football at Millikin before signing with the San Diego Chargers Mother, Aimee, played softball at Millikin Brother, Keagen, played basketball at South Dakota School of Mines Sister, Avery, played softball at Millikin Great grandfather, John W. Schnake, attended the University of Illinois Attended Illini football games growing up Majoring in engineering Chose Illinois because “it is close to home, for the famILLy aspect, and a great engineering degree.” RELATED CONTENT There is no related content available. Related Headlines Related Press Clips Related Videos Related Photos STATISTICS