| Michigan Wolverines | |
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| Position | Quarterback |
| Class | Freshman |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 10, 2006 |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Newbury Park (Newbury Park, California) |
| College |
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Brady Smigiel (born October 10, 2006) is an American college football quarterback for the Michigan Wolverines.
Brady Smigiel was born on October 10, 2006, along with his twin brother, Beau. [1] [2] He grew up in Newbury Park, California and attended Newbury Park High School, playing high school football as a quarterback under his head coach and father, Joe. [3] [4] Smigiel also played basketball at Newbury Park. [5]
As a freshman, Smigiel started and threw for 3,479 yards and 46 touchdowns with 11 interceptions that year. [6] [7] As a sophomore, Smigiel threw for 4,222 yards and 52 touchdowns, setting the Ventura County single-season passing touchdowns record, while also becoming his school's career-leader in touchdown passes. [8] [9] He was named the Ventura County Star All-County Offensive Player of the Year and led Newbury Park to the finals in the Division 5 state playoffs. [8] As a junior, Smigiel threw for 3,521 yards and 49 touchdowns with three interceptions, leading his team to a 14–1 record and the Southern Section Division 2 title, while also being named the Los Angeles Times Player of the Year. [10] [11] He was also the Cal-Hi Sports Mr. Football Award winner. [12]
Smigiel initially committed to play college football for the Florida State Seminoles, but retracted his commitment in January 2025. [13] He went on to switch his commitment to the Michigan Wolverines. [14]