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Indiana University of Pennsylvania Athletics

2013 Football Roster

93 Akeem Smith

  • Position Defensive Line
  • Height 6-4
  • Weight 290
  • Class Redshirt Senior
  • Hometown Philadelphia
  • High School Frankford

Biography

2012: Played in all 14 games and started in 13…All-PSAC West second team…Had 36 tackles (16 solo, 20 assisted)…Had 10 tackles for loss…Blocked one kick on the season…Had back-to-back sacks against Gannon and Shippensburg…Had 2.5 tackles for loss against Gannon…His season-high three solo tackles came in the team’s NCAA playoff victory over New Haven.

2011: Saw action in 10 games...Had 12 tackles, inclduing 4.0 behind the line of scrimmage...Tied for first on the team in sacks with 3.0...Recovered one fumble.

2010: Played in six agmes...Assisted on one tackle...Blocked two kicks.

2009: Redshirted.

High School: A 2009 graduate of Frankford High School…Averaged four tackles per game, registered four sacks on the year and knocked down a couple of passes per contest…Named to the All-Public League, all-city and all-state team his senior year and was also an all-league selection as a junior…Chosen a Philadelphia Daily News Player of the Week during his senior year. 

Personal Profile: Son of Cheral Smith...Pre-game ritual: Hot shower, breathing exercises and sing favorite songs...If you didn’t play your sport, which other would you choose: Baseball...Favorite Disney movie: Lion King...Favorite room in your house: Bedroom...If you could let another person take your place as an athlete, who would it be and why: My younger brother because he loves football but hasn't had the chance to play due to a past mistake...What’s on your playlist before a game: Biggie, Jay-Z and Maxwell...Cats or dogs: Cats...If you could be the head coach of a team for a year, what team would you choose and why: My high school because there is so much lost talent over there...One of your greatest accomplishments as an athlete: Helping my team to the second round of the playoffs...What is something unique about you that not too many people know about: Very artistic...When did you start playing football: 2008...Why IUP: It was my way out...If you were stranded on an island, name three things you would take with you: Axe, shovel and a jacket...Favorite fast food restaurant: None...How do you spend your days off from football: Preparing for the next game...Favorite Gatorade flavor: Ice Breaker...Best place to eat in Indiana: Tandoor...What’s the best advice you were ever given: Don't believe everything you hear...Favorite pro-athlete: Lebron James and Ndamukong Suh...Favorite pro sports team: Philadelphia Eagles.

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Historical Player Information

  • 93

    2010Redshirt Freshman

    DL
    6'3" 305 lbs
    93
  • 93

    2011Sophomore

    Defensive Line
    6'3" 292 lbs
    93
  • 93

    2012Redshirt Junior

    Defensive Line
    6'4" 290 lbs
    93
  • 93

    2013Redshirt Senior

    Defensive Line
    6'4" 290 lbs
    93