Smith Snowden

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Smith Snowden
Utah UtesNo. 2
Position Cornerback
ClassSophomore
Major Communication
Personal information
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career history
College
  • Utah (2023–present)
High school Skyridge (Lehi, Utah)

Smith Snowden is an American football cornerback for the Utah Utes.

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Early life and high school

Snowden attended Skyridge High School located in Lehi, Utah. [1] During Snowden's senior season, he notched 28 tackles, six interceptions, and four total touchdowns. [2] Coming out of high school, Snowden was rated as a four-star recruit, where he also held offers from schools such as BYU, Northwestern, Penn, Stanford, Utah, and Yale. [3] [4] Ultimately, Snowden committed to play college football for the Utah Utes. [5]

College career

In week 11 of the freshman season in 2023, Snowden got his first defensive reps, playing 37 snaps and recording three tackles in a win over Arizona State. [6] He appeared in 11 games that year, notching seven tackles. [7] [8] In week three of the 2024 season, Snowden recorded his first career interception off quarterback Bryson Barnes, as he helped the Utes to a win over Utah State. [9]

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References

  1. Reynolds, Kevin (May 20, 2023). "After sprinting to glory, four-star cornerback Smith Snowden is ready to join Utah football team". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  2. Coles, Joe (December 12, 2022). "4-star Skyridge cornerback Smith Snowden commits to Utah". Deseret News. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  3. Bodkin, Michelle (December 12, 2022). "Four-Star CB Smith Snowden Joins Slew Of Local Talent Heading To Utah". KSL Sports. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  4. Simmons, Chad (December 12, 2022). "4-star CB Smith Snowden is staying home, commits to Utah". On3.com. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  5. Newman, Josh (December 12, 2022). "Utah football gets commitment from 4-star cornerback Smith Snowden". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  6. Coles, Joe (November 9, 2023). "'He played exceptionally well': True freshman DB Smith Snowden emerging on Utes' defense". Deseret News. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  7. Bartle, Steve (August 11, 2024). "Utah Football's Smith Snowden Is Primed And Ready For More". KSL Sports. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  8. Olsen, Hans; Garrad, Scott (July 2024). "60 in 60: #43 Utah's Smith Snowden (Cornerback)". KSL Sports. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  9. Holt, Chandler (September 14, 2024). "Utah CB Smith Snowden Pulls Down Highlight Interception Off Bryson Barnes Throw". KSL Sports. Retrieved November 10, 2024.