Da'Marrio Jackson-Smith '15 Recruiting Profile

I am a well rounded, Scholar athlete who prides myself on being spiritually guided and academic focused. I play assignment football and can play any position on the field. The sport of football for me comes natural, having growing up around the sport. My father and head Football coach excelled both on the High school and Collegiate levels and has experience in the Canadian football league. My Maternal uncle also excelled in both High school and college and has standout seasons in the National Football League. I think of Football as being apart of my biological make up and pray daily, being thankful for the gift of athleticism. I think of my teammates as my extended family and my coaches as Head of the househould. Off the field I believe in strong academic achievement and community involvement. My academic achievements and community service involvement will continue on the collegiate level as I plan to major in Mass communication/ Computer science and starting a non profit organization named TEAM 17 which will focus on Athletes volunteering with geriatric stroke patients as well as academic training and conditioning programs for innercity youth.