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{{short description|American football player (born 1990)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Geno Smith
| image = Geno Smith Seahawks.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Smith with the [[Seattle Seahawks]] in 2021
| current_team = Seattle Seahawks
| number = 7
| position = [[Quarterback]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|10|10|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[Miramar, Florida]], U.S.<ref>{{cite web |title=Geno Smith Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmitGe00.htm |website=Pro Football Reference |access-date=January 14, 2023}}</ref>
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 3
| weight_lbs = 221
| high_school = [[Miramar High School|Miramar]] (Miramar, Florida)
| college = [[West Virginia Mountaineers football|West Virginia]] (2009–2012)
| draftyear = 2013
| draftround = 2
| draftpick = 39
| pastteams =
* [[New York Jets]] ({{NFL Year|2013|2016}})
* [[New York Giants]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})
* [[Los Angeles Chargers]] ({{NFL Year|2018}})
* [[Seattle Seahawks]] ({{NFL Year|2019}}–present)
| status = Active
| highlights =
* [[Associated Press NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award|NFL Comeback Player of the Year]] ([[12th Annual NFL Honors|2022]])
* [[Pro Bowl]] ([[2023 Pro Bowl|2022]])
* [[List of National Football League annual pass completion percentage leaders|NFL completion percentage leader]] (2022)
* Second-team All-[[Big 12 Conference|Big 12]] ([[2012 All-Big 12 Conference football team|2012]])
* First-team All-[[Big East Conference (1979–2013)|Big East]] (2011)
* Second-team All-Big East (2010)
| statweek =
| statseason = 2022
| statlabel1 = Passing attempts
| statvalue1 = 1,578
| statlabel2 = Passing completions
| statvalue2 = 991
| statlabel3 = Completion percentage
| statvalue3 = 62.8%
| statlabel4 = [[Touchdown|TD]]–[[Interception|INT]]
| statvalue4 = 64–48
| statlabel5 = Passing yards
| statvalue5 = 11,199
| statlabel6 = [[Passer rating]]
| statvalue6 = 84.8
| statlabel7 = [[Rushing yards]]
| statvalue7 = 1,067
| statlabel8 = [[Touchdown|Rushing touchdowns]]
| statvalue8 = 9
| nflnew = geno-smith
| pfr = SmitGe00
}}

'''Eugene Cyril "Geno" Smith III'''<ref name="The Nassau Guardian" /> (born October 10, 1990) is an [[American football]] [[quarterback]] for the [[Seattle Seahawks]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[West Virginia Mountaineers football|West Virginia]], leading the Mountaineers to multiple bowl games, breaking numerous passing records, and garnering multiple awards before getting drafted by the [[New York Jets]] in the second round of the [[2013 NFL Draft]].

After two inconsistent seasons as the Jets' starting quarterback, Smith eventually lost his starting position due to injuries in his final two years with the team. Smith then spent time as a backup for the [[New York Giants]] and [[Los Angeles Chargers]] before unexpectedly making a career resurgence as the Seahawks' starting quarterback in 2022, earning his first [[Pro Bowl]] selection, having his first winning record and playoff berth as a starter, [[List of National Football League annual pass completion percentage leaders|leading the league in completion percentage]], and ultimately winning the [[Associated Press NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award|Comeback Player of the Year]] award.

== Early years ==
Smith was born to Eugene Smith Jr. and Tracy Seller in [[Miramar, Florida]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Geno Smith Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmitGe00.htm |website=Pro Football Reference |access-date=January 14, 2023}}</ref> on October 10, 1990.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Geno Smith |url=http://www.nfl.com/player/genosmith/2539335/profile |access-date=December 4, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> His great-uncle, Danny Smith, was a record breaking All-American [[hurdler]] at [[Florida State Seminoles football|Florida State]], and his cousin [[Melvin Bratton]] was a star [[running back]] at [[Miami Hurricanes football|Miami]] in the mid-1980s.<ref name="The Nassau Guardian">{{Cite web |date=January 12, 2012 |title=Bimini 'sports' tradition continues through Smith |website=Bahamas Local News |url=https://www.bahamaslocal.com/newsitem/39881/Bimini_sports_tradition_continues_through_Smith.html |access-date=October 18, 2022}}</ref> Smith's nickname, Geno, came from his grandfather, who was nicknamed "Big Geno".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Martin |first=Kimberly A. |date=August 3, 2013 |title=Geno Smith keeps his late grandmother close to his heart |work=Newsday |url=https://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/geno-smith-keeps-his-late-grandmother-close-to-his-heart-1.5825259 |access-date=March 26, 2018 |quote=Mosetta Bratton always believed her grandson – named Eugene Cyril Smith III after his father, nicknamed "Big Geno," and his paternal grandfather – would be something special.}}</ref>

Smith was admitted to Norland Middle School's magnet program, which dedicated two hours per day to arts instruction.<ref name="NY Times article">{{Cite web |last=Rohan |first=Tim |date=September 28, 2012 |title=Geno Smith and the Art of Quarterbacking at West Virginia |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/29/sports/ncaafootball/geno-smith-and-the-art-of-football-at-west-virginia.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 |access-date=October 17, 2022 |website=The New York Times}}</ref> He went on to attend [[Miramar High School]], where he was coached by former Mountaineer Damon Cogdell.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brousseau |first=Dave |date=April 23, 2013 |title=Miramar High hosts gathering to see if alum Geno Smith selected in NFL Draft |url=https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/fl-xpm-2013-04-23-fl-miramar-draft-party-0424-20130423-story.html |access-date=October 17, 2022 |website=Sun Sentinel}}</ref> As a junior, Smith passed for 2,200 yards, 25 touchdowns, and three interceptions, and was named second-team all-state quarterback. He was also named second-team all-Broward County as an athlete for 2007.<ref name="Scout.com Bio">{{Cite web |title=Geno Smith, Miramar , Dual-Threat Quarterback |url=https://247sports.com/Player/Geno-Smith-7676/high-school-6442/ |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}}.</ref> Following his junior year, Smith was invited to the prestigious [[Elite 11]] quarterback camp in [[Aliso Viejo, California]].<ref name="miamiherald">{{cite web |url=http://miamiherald.typepad.com/hssports/2008/07/smith-turning-h.html| website=miamiherald.typepad.com |accessdate=October 13, 2021 |date=July 22, 2008 |first1=Larry |last1=Blustein|title=Smith turning heads at EA Sports Elite 11 Passing event}}</ref>

During Smith's senior season, he led his team to the state 6A semi-finals and completed 205 of 338 passes for 3,089 yards and 30 touchdowns while also rushing for over 300 yards. Smith was a first-team all-state selection in Florida Class 6A and a Parade All-American.<ref name="Scout.com Bio" /> He was also the No. 1 rated player in Broward County according to the ''[[Miami Herald]]'' and ''[[South Florida Sun Sentinel]]'', and finished No. 2 in the voting for Mr. Florida.<ref name="Scout.com Bio" /> Smith finished his career as the third-best passer in Broward County history, and was named to the ESPN Top 150 prospects list. He chose to attend [[West Virginia Mountaineers football|West Virginia]] over offers from [[Florida State Seminoles football|Florida State]], [[South Florida Bulls football|South Florida]], [[Boston College Eagles football|Boston College]], and [[Alabama Crimson Tide football|Alabama]].<ref name="ESPN recruiting">{{Cite web |title=Geno Smith Recruit Interests |url=https://247sports.com/Recruitment/Geno-Smith-7676/RecruitInterests/ |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=247sports.com}}</ref>

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| highschool = [[Miramar High School]]
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| rivals overall = 3 (Dual-threat QB)
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== College career ==
[[File:Geno Smith.jpg|thumb|upright|Geno Smith during his college career at West Virginia]]

Smith attended [[West Virginia University]], where he played for the [[West Virginia Mountaineers football]] team from 2009 to 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Geno Smith College Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/geno-smith-1.html |access-date=January 26, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Smith was an English major during his time at West Virginia.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 3, 2012 |title=Maisel: WVU QB Smith's focuses solely on football |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/page/football-121003Maisel/west-virginia-mountaineers-quarterback-geno-smith-focus-solely-football |access-date=December 8, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>

=== Freshman year ===
Smith saw some action his freshman year as the backup behind senior [[Jarrett Brown]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2009 West Virginia Mountaineers Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/west-virginia/2009.html |access-date=May 20, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> His first snap in a regular season game came against [[Auburn Tigers football|Auburn]]; Smith completed five of eight passes for 50 yards and an interception.<ref>{{Cite web |title=West Virginia at Auburn Box Score, September 19, 2009 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-09-19-auburn.html |access-date=January 26, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He would see action again against Syracuse, Marshall, Louisville, and in the Gator Bowl against [[Florida State Seminoles football|Florida State]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gator Bowl – West Virginia vs Florida State Box Score, January 1, 2010 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-01-01-florida-state.html |access-date=January 26, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In his freshman year at West Virginia University, Smith completed 32 of 49 passes for 309 yards, a touchdown, and an interception for an 81.1 quarterback rating to go along with 17 carries for seven yards as the backup to starting quarterback Brown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Geno Smith 2009 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/geno-smith-1/gamelog/2009/ |access-date=January 1, 2011 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

=== Sophomore year ===
2010 was Smith's first year as the starting quarterback. Smith got his first start in the season opener against the [[Coastal Carolina Chanticleers]], completing 20 of 27 passes for 216 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception in the 31–0 shutout victory.<ref name="Yahoo! Sports Game recap wvu vs. marshall">{{Cite web |title=West Virginia at Marshall &#124; Friday September 10, 2010 &#124; NCAAF – Yahoo! Sports |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/boxscore?gid=201009100176 |access-date=September 29, 2012 |publisher=Rivals.yahoo.com}}</ref>

With the Mountaineers down 21–6 against in-state rival, [[Marshall Thundering Herd football|Marshall]], Smith led his team to a fourth quarter comeback victory. He led the first drive from the Mountaineers' 4-yard line. With help from senior running back [[Noel Devine]], the Mountaineers cut Marshall's lead to eight points. After the Mountaineers' defense stopped Marshall, a punt put the Mountaineers near their own end zone again, starting from the 2-yard line. After completing 9 of 13 passes and scrambling for 20 yards, Smith found tight end Will Johnson in the corner of the endzone for a touchdown. With Marshall still leading 21–19, head coach Bill Stewart elected to go for the two-point conversion. Smith completed a pass to wide receiver Jock Sanders in the back of the end zone for a two-point conversion. The Mountaineers went on to win the game in overtime by a score of 24–21. Smith finished the game completing 32 of 45 passes for 316 yards and a touchdown to go along with 14 carries for 13 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=West Virginia at Marshall Box Score, September 10, 2010 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-09-10-marshall.html |access-date=January 26, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> After two games, Smith lead the Big East in passing yards and passing efficiency.<ref name="yahoo sports box score – wvu vs. maryland">{{Cite web |title=Maryland at West Virginia &#124; Saturday September 18, 2010 &#124; NCAAF – Yahoo! Sports |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/boxscore?gid=201009180017 |access-date=September 30, 2012 |publisher=Rivals.yahoo.com}}</ref>

In a 31–17 victory over [[Maryland Terrapins football|Maryland]], Smith completed 19 of 29 pass attempts for 268 yards and four touchdowns. Two of his touchdowns were to [[Tavon Austin]], and the other two were to Stedman Bailey.<ref name="yahoo sports box score – wvu vs. maryland" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Maryland at West Virginia Box Score, September 18, 2010 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-09-18-west-virginia.html |access-date=January 26, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Smith won his first [[Big East Conference (1979–2013)|Big East]] Offensive Player of the Week for this performance.

In West Virginia's first meeting ever with [[LSU]], the Mountaineers lost at Tiger Stadium by a score of 20–14. Smith completed 14 of 29 pass attempts for 119 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception to go along with five carries for 10 yards.<ref name="yahoo sports box score – WVU vs. LSU">{{Cite web |title=West Virginia at LSU &#124; Saturday September 25, 2010 &#124; NCAAF – Yahoo! Sports |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/boxscore?gid=201009250076 |access-date=September 29, 2012 |publisher=Rivals.yahoo.com}}</ref>

Smith threw for 220 yards and ran for 19 yards in West Virginia's 49–10 win over [[UNLV]].<ref name="yahoo sports box score – WVU vs. UNLV">{{Cite web |title=UNLV at West Virginia &#124; Saturday October 9, 2010 &#124; NCAAF – Yahoo! Sports |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/boxscore?gid=201010090017 |access-date=September 30, 2012 |publisher=Rivals.yahoo.com}}</ref> It was the most points WVU had scored since playing Connecticut in 2007.<ref name="yahoo sports recap – WVU vs. UNLV">{{Cite web |title=West Virginia routs UNLV 49-10 – College Football – Rivals.com |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recap?gid=201010090017 |access-date=September 30, 2012 |publisher=Rivals.yahoo.com}}</ref>

During a 16–13 overtime loss to Connecticut, Smith completed 22 of 34 passes for 160 yards to go along with a season-high 64 rushing yards. This was the first game all season where Smith did not throw a touchdown pass. The loss was also the first time Connecticut had ever beaten West Virginia.<ref name="yahoo sports recap – WVU vs. UConn">{{Cite web |title=UConn beats West Virginia 16-13 in overtime – College Football – Rivals.com |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recap?gid=201010290202 |access-date=September 30, 2012 |publisher=Rivals.yahoo.com}}</ref>

Smith tied his record for touchdowns in a game in a 37–10 win over [[Cincinnati Bearcats|Cincinnati]], where he was 15 for 25, throwing for 174 yards, four touchdowns, and an interception. The win came after a two-game losing streak. It was the first time the Mountaineers beat Cincinnati since 2007.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cincinnati at West Virginia Box Score, November 13, 2010 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-11-13-west-virginia.html |access-date=January 1, 2011 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name="yahoo sports recap – WVU vs. Cincinnati">{{Cite web |title=West Virginia beats Cincinnati 37-10 – College Football – Rivals.com |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recap?gid=201011130017 |access-date=September 29, 2012 |publisher=Rivals.yahoo.com}}</ref> Smith won his second [[Big East Conference (1979–2013)|Big East]] Offensive Player of the Week for this performance.

On November 26 against Pittsburgh, Smith threw for 212 yards and three touchdowns in the 35–10 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=West Virginia at Pittsburgh Box Score, November 26, 2010 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-11-26-pittsburgh.html |access-date=January 1, 2011 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the next game against Rutgers, he had 352 passing yards and a touchdown in the 35–14 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rutgers at West Virginia Box Score, December 4, 2010 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-12-04-west-virginia.html |access-date=January 1, 2011 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Smith finished the 2010 season with 196 passing yards, a touchdown, and an interception in a 23–7 loss to North Carolina State in the Champs Sports Bowl.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Champs Sports Bowl – West Virginia vs North Carolina State Box Score, December 28, 2010 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2010-12-28-north-carolina-state.html |access-date=January 1, 2011 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

Smith finished his sophomore season completing 241 of 372 passes for 2,763 yards, 24 touchdowns, and seven interceptions to go along with 106 carries for 217 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Geno Smith 2010 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/geno-smith-1/gamelog/2010 |access-date=January 1, 2011 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

=== Junior year ===
[[File:2012 Orange Bowl 2.JPG|thumb|right|Smith and the West Virginia offense lined up against Clemson's defense in the [[2012 Orange Bowl]]]]
With the arrival of new West Virginia football head coach [[Dana Holgorsen]] and a new passing-based offensive system, Smith saw his passing numbers improve drastically. In the fourth game of the season against the #2 LSU Tigers, Smith set school records for completions (38), attempts (65), and passing yards (463) in the 47–21 loss on September 24, 2011.<ref>{{Cite web |title=LSU at West Virginia Box Score, September 24, 2011 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2011-09-24-west-virginia.html |access-date=September 28, 2011 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

With 372 passing yards against the [[Cincinnati Bearcats]] on November 12, Smith tied a Big East record with his seventh 300-yard game of the season. He tied the record that was set in 2007 by [[Brian Brohm]] of the [[Louisville Cardinals]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=West Virginia at Cincinnati Box Score, November 12, 2011 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2011-11-12-cincinnati.html |access-date=November 19, 2011 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

Smith set single-season school records for pass completions (291), attempts (448), and yards (3,741) on November 25 in a win against the rival [[Pittsburgh Panthers football|Pittsburgh Panthers]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pitt at West Virginia Box Score, November 25, 2011 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2011-11-25-west-virginia.html |access-date=December 2, 2011 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> All three records were previously held by [[Marc Bulger]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=West Virginia Mountaineers Passing |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/west-virginia/passing.html |access-date=January 26, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

In West Virginia's 70–33 rout of the [[2011 Clemson Tigers football team|Clemson Tigers]] in the [[2012 Orange Bowl]], Smith tied three individual bowl records: most touchdown passes (six), most touchdowns overall (seven) and total points (42).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Orange Bowl – West Virginia vs Clemson Box Score, January 4, 2012 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2012-01-04-clemson.html |access-date=January 28, 2012 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name="espn">{{Cite web |date=January 4, 2012 |title=West Virginia routs Clemson in record-setting Orange Bowl |url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=320040228 |access-date=January 4, 2012 |website=[[ESPN.com]] |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> Smith's 401 passing yards broke [[Tom Brady]]'s Orange Bowl record of 396 that he set in the [[2000 Orange Bowl]]. Smith also became the Big East single-season passing leader with 4,379 yards, breaking Brian Brohm's mark that he set in 2007.

=== Senior year ===
As a senior, Smith put together multiple great statistical performances for the Mountaineers. In the season opening victory over Marshall, he finished 32-of-36 for 323 yards and four touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Marshall at West Virginia Box Score, September 1, 2012 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2012-09-01-west-virginia.html |access-date=September 29, 2012 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the next game, a victory over James Madison, he finished 34-of-39 for 411 yards and five touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=West Virginia vs James Madison Box Score, September 15, 2012 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2012-09-15-james-madison.html |access-date=September 29, 2012 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> On September 29 against Baylor, Smith had a career-day, completing 45-of-51 passes for 656 yards and eight touchdowns in the 70–63 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Baylor at West Virginia Box Score, September 29, 2012 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2012-09-29-west-virginia.html |access-date=October 5, 2012 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the next game, a victory over Texas, he finished with 268 passing yards and four touchdowns to help lead the Mountaineers to a 5–0 record.<ref>{{Cite web |title=West Virginia at Texas Box Score, October 6, 2012 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2012-10-06-texas.html |access-date=October 13, 2012 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> After the win over Texas, the season started to falter for the Mountaineers. Despite some solid individual results, Smith and the Mountaineers dropped the next five games. On November 23, Smith had 236 passing yards and two touchdowns in a victory over Iowa State to stop the losing streak.<ref>{{Cite web |title=West Virginia at Iowa State Box Score, November 23, 2012 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2012-11-23-iowa-state.html |access-date=November 25, 2012 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the regular season finale against Kansas, he finished 23-of-24 for 407 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception in the 59–10 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kansas at West Virginia Box Score, December 1, 2012 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2012-12-01-west-virginia.html |access-date=December 7, 2012 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the Pinstripe Bowl against Syracuse, he finished with 201 passing yards and two touchdowns in the 38–14 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pinstripe Bowl – West Virginia vs Syracuse Box Score, December 29, 2012 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2012-12-29-syracuse.html |access-date=January 7, 2013 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

Smith finished the season with 4,205 passing yards, 42 touchdowns, and six interceptions to go along with 66 carries for 151 yards and two touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Geno Smith 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/geno-smith-1/gamelog/2012 |access-date=January 7, 2013 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> After the season, he officially announced his decision to enter the [[2013 NFL Draft]].

=== Awards and honors ===
* All-Big East Conference Second-team (2010)
* All-Big East Conference First-team (2011)
* 4× Big East Offensive Player of the Week
* 2012 Orange Bowl Most Valuable Player
* 3× Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week
* 2× National Offensive Player of the Week (for week ending September 3, 2012; for week ending September 29, 2012)
* 2022-23 Season NFL Comeback Player of the Year

=== College statistics ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
! rowspan="2"| Season
! rowspan="2"| Team
! colspan="2"| Games
! colspan="8"| Passing
! colspan="4"| Rushing
|-
! {{abbr|GP|Games played}} !! {{abbr|GS|Games started}} !! {{abbr|Cmp|Completions}} !! {{abbr|Att|Attempts}} !! {{abbr|Pct|Completion percentage}} !! {{abbr|Yds|Yards}} !! {{abbr|Y/A|Yards gained per pass attempt}} !! {{abbr|TD|Touchdowns}} !! {{abbr|Int|Interceptions}} !! {{abbr|Rtg|Quarterback Rating}} !! {{abbr|Att|Rushing attempts}} !! {{abbr|Yds|Rushing yards}} !! {{abbr|Y/A|Rushing yards per attempt}} !! {{abbr|TD|Rushing touchdowns}}
|-
! [[2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2009]] !! [[2009 West Virginia Mountaineers football team|WVU]]
| 5 || 0 || 32 || 49 || 65.3 || 309 || 6.3 || 1 || 1 || 120.9 || 17 || 7 || 0.4 || 0
|-
! [[2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2010]] !! [[2010 West Virginia Mountaineers football team|WVU]]
| 13 || 13 || 241 || 372 || 64.8 || 2,763 || 7.4 || 24 || 7 || 144.7 || 106 || 217 || 2.0 || 0
|-
! [[2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2011]] !! [[2011 West Virginia Mountaineers football team|WVU]]
| 13 || 13 || 346 || 526 || 65.8 || 4,385 || 8.3 || 31 || 7 || 152.6 || 56 || −33 || −0.6 || 2
|-
! [[2012 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2012]] !! [[2012 West Virginia Mountaineers football team|WVU]]
| 13 || 13 || 369 || 518 || 71.2 || 4,205 || 8.1 || 42 || 6 || 163.9 || 66 || 151 || 2.3 || 2
|-
! colspan="2"| [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/geno-smith-1.html Career] || 44 || 39 || 988 || 1,465 || 67.4 || 11,662 || 8.0 || 98 || 21 || 153.5 || 245 || 342 || 1.4 || 4
|}

== Professional career ==
Smith received an invitation to the [[NFL Scouting Combine]] where his performance was well received by scouts who highlighted his athleticism and strong arm<ref>{{Cite news |last=Pauline, Tony |date=February 25, 2013 |title=Grading QB workouts: Geno Smith remains best in draft |work=USA Today |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/02/24/nfl-scouting-combine-quarterback-rankings-geno-smith-ej-manuel-mike-glennon/1943333/ |url-status=dead |access-date=July 23, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130225133713/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/02/24/nfl-scouting-combine-quarterback-rankings-geno-smith-ej-manuel-mike-glennon/1943333/ |archive-date=February 25, 2013}}</ref> but noted that his ball placement needed improvement.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rang, Rob |date=February 24, 2013 |title=2013 NFL Combine: Geno Smith fails to wow during passing drills |url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21761086/2013-nfl-combine-geno-smith-fails-to-wow-during-passing-drills |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/2013.07.23-224007/http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/blog/rob-rang/21761086/2013-nfl-combine-geno-smith-fails-to-wow-during-passing-drills |archive-date=July 23, 2013 |access-date=February 28, 2013 |website=CBS Sports}}</ref> Smith was widely regarded as one of the top prospects alongside [[EJ Manuel]] of [[Florida State Seminoles football|Florida State]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Orr, Conor |date=April 17, 2013 |title=NFL Draft 2013: Geno Smith is consensus top-rated quarterback available |work=The Star-Ledger |url=http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2013/04/nfl_draft_2013_geno_smith_is_c.html |url-status=dead |access-date=July 23, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130420013419/http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2013/04/nfl_draft_2013_geno_smith_is_c.html |archive-date=April 20, 2013}}</ref> In the days leading up to the draft, several NFL teams expressed interest in Smith including the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] (No. 1 selection), the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] (No. 2 selection), the [[Oakland Raiders]] (No. 3 selection), the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] (No. 4 selection), the [[Buffalo Bills]] (No. 8 selection), and the [[New York Jets]] (No. 9 and No. 13 selections).<ref>{{Cite news |last=Corbett, Jim |date=March 29, 2013 |title=Geno Smith hopes Chiefs are 'legitimately interested' |work=USA Today |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/chiefs/2013/03/29/geno-smith-to-meet-with-chiefs/2036379/ |url-status=dead |access-date=July 23, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130330062709/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/chiefs/2013/03/29/geno-smith-to-meet-with-chiefs/2036379/ |archive-date=March 30, 2013}}</ref>

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}}

=== New York Jets ===
[[File:Geno Smith at Jets training camp.JPG|thumb|left|upright|Smith at New York Jets' training camp in 2013]]

==== Draft and signing ====
Smith was in attendance for the first round of the draft as many analysts and scouts expected him to be taken that night.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rosenthal, Gregg |date=April 10, 2013 |title=Geno Smith, EJ Manuel among 2013 NFL Draft attendees |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000158953/article/geno-smith-ej-manuel-among-2013-nfl-draft-attendees |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130411121010/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000158953/article/geno-smith-ej-manuel-among-2013-nfl-draft-attendees |archive-date=April 11, 2013 |access-date=July 23, 2013 |website=National Football League}}</ref> However, Smith was not selected, and [[EJ Manuel]] was the lone quarterback taken in the first round.<ref name="Passed up">{{Cite news |date=April 26, 2013 |title=Manti Te'o, Geno Smith passed over |publisher=ESPN |agency=Associated Press |url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2013/story/_/id/9213509/2013-nfl-draft-manti-teo-geno-smith-passed-first-round |url-status=dead |access-date=July 23, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130426081427/http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2013/story/_/id/9213509/2013-nfl-draft-manti-teo-geno-smith-passed-first-round |archive-date=April 26, 2013}}</ref> Smith declined to be interviewed by [[ESPN]] afterwards and originally planned to return home but later decided to attend the second day of the draft.<ref name="Passed up" /> Several league executives alleged Smith did not handle the draft process in a professional manner, which caused him to fall out of the first round,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Cole, Jason |date=May 1, 2013 |title=Geno Smith's firing of agents, pre-draft actions shed light on why QB may have dropped |work=Yahoo! Sports |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl--geno-smith-s-firing-of-agents--pre-draft-actions-shed-light-on-why-qb-dropped-183846651.html |url-status=dead |access-date=June 1, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130502014512/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl--geno-smith-s-firing-of-agents--pre-draft-actions-shed-light-on-why-qb-dropped-183846651.html |archive-date=May 2, 2013}}</ref> while analysts pointed to his late-season decline as a senior at West Virginia, which exposed his flaws, as the primary reason.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Breer, Albert |date=May 7, 2013 |title=Draft notes: EJ Manuel over Geno Smith not that surprising |url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/0ap1000000167678/article/draft-notes-ej-manuel-over-geno-smith-not-that-surprising |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130508212544/http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/0ap1000000167678/article/draft-notes-ej-manuel-over-geno-smith-not-that-surprising |archive-date=May 8, 2013 |access-date=June 1, 2013 |website=National Football League}}</ref> The following day, the Jets expressed interest in trading up in the second round to select Smith but could not consummate a trade.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gantt |first=Darin |date=April 26, 2013 |title=Report: Jets want to move up from 39, eying Geno Smith |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/26/report-jets-want-to-move-up-from-39-eying-geno-smith/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130430014814/http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/26/report-jets-want-to-move-up-from-39-eying-geno-smith/ |archive-date=April 30, 2013 |access-date=April 27, 2013 |website=ProFootballTalk}}</ref> Despite this, Smith remained available and the Jets selected him with the 39th overall pick.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Klemko, Robert |date=April 26, 2013 |title=Shocker: Jets draft Geno Smith in second round |work=USA Today |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2013/04/26/geno-smith-selected-by-jets-nfl-draft/2116671/ |url-status=dead |access-date=April 27, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130427112136/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2013/04/26/geno-smith-selected-by-jets-nfl-draft/2116671/ |archive-date=April 27, 2013}}</ref> Following the selection, General manager [[John Idzik Jr.|John Idzik]] stated that Smith would compete with incumbent [[Mark Sanchez]] in [[Training camp (National Football League)|training camp]] to determine the starting quarterback.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Orr, Conor |date=April 27, 2013 |title=NFL Draft 2013: Let the Jets' quarterback battle begin |work=The Star-Ledger |url=http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2013/04/nfl_draft_2013_let_the_jets_qu.html |url-status=dead |access-date=July 23, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130503095700/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2013/04/nfl_draft_2013_let_the_jets_qu.html |archive-date=May 3, 2013}}</ref>

Smith fired his agency, Select Sports Group, upon the completion of the draft and sought new representation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Florio |first=Mike |date=May 6, 2013 |title=Geno Smith narrows agent options to three |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/05/06/geno-smith-narrows-agent-options-to-three/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130509165816/http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/05/06/geno-smith-narrows-agent-options-to-three/ |archive-date=May 9, 2013 |access-date=July 23, 2013 |website=ProFootballTalk}}</ref> He signed with [[Roc Nation Sports]] on May 22, 2013, with Kimberley Miale serving as his representative.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Heitner, Darren |date=May 22, 2013 |title=Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports Signs New York Jets QB Geno Smith |work=Forbes |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/darrenheitner/2013/05/22/jay-zs-roc-nation-sports-signs-new-york-jets-qb-geno-smith/ |url-status=dead |access-date=July 23, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130608023223/http://www.forbes.com/sites/darrenheitner/2013/05/22/jay-zs-roc-nation-sports-signs-new-york-jets-qb-geno-smith/ |archive-date=June 8, 2013}}</ref> Smith worked out in his home state of Florida during the offseason, prompting questions as to whether or not he had spurned Sanchez by not attending Sanchez's Jets West summer camp in California.<ref>{{Cite news |date=July 12, 2013 |title=Geno Smith won't attend Mark Sanchez's Jets camp |work=USA Today |agency=Associated Press |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/07/11/new-york-jets-geno-smith-will-not-attend-mark-sanchez-camp/2510949/ |url-status=dead |access-date=July 23, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130712062439/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/07/11/new-york-jets-geno-smith-will-not-attend-mark-sanchez-camp/2510949/ |archive-date=July 12, 2013}}</ref> Smith and Sanchez dismissed this notion with Sanchez saying that it was "no big deal."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hanzus, Dan |date=July 16, 2013 |title=Geno Smith: Mark Sanchez and I have 'no hard feelings' |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000218086/article/geno-smith-no-hard-feelings-with-mark-sanchez |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130718045539/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000218086/article/geno-smith-no-hard-feelings-with-mark-sanchez |archive-date=July 18, 2013 |access-date=July 20, 2013 |website=National Football League}}</ref>

==== 2013 season: Rookie year ====
{{See also|2013 New York Jets season}}
On July 22, 2013, Smith signed a four-year, $5 million contract with approximately $690,000 in workout bonuses.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cimini |first=Rich |date=July 22, 2013 |title=Report: Geno's deal tied to workouts |url=http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/24381/report-genos-deal-tied-to-workouts |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130726165917/http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/24381/report-genos-deal-tied-to-workouts |archive-date=July 26, 2013 |access-date=July 26, 2013 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Cimini |first=Rich |date=July 22, 2013 |title=It's official: Geno's a Jet |url=http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/24369/its-official-genos-a-jet |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130902090044/http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/24369/its-official-genos-a-jet |archive-date=September 2, 2013 |access-date=July 26, 2013 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>

Smith made his professional debut on August 9, 2013, in the first preseason game against the [[2013 Detroit Lions season|Detroit Lions]].<ref name="Preseason">{{Cite news |last=Slater, Darryl |date=August 10, 2013 |title=Geno Smith optimistic about his sore ankle and debut night performance in Detroit |work=The Star-Ledger |url=http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2013/08/geno_smith_optimistic_about_his_sore_ankle_and_debut_night_performance_in_detroit.html |url-status=dead |access-date=August 10, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130812031242/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2013/08/geno_smith_optimistic_about_his_sore_ankle_and_debut_night_performance_in_detroit.html |archive-date=August 12, 2013}}</ref> He completed 6-of-7 passes for 47 yards but left the game due to an ankle injury in the second quarter.<ref name="Preseason" /> [[X-rays]] showed no structural damage and Smith returned to practice on August 11.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mehta, Manish |date=August 11, 2013 |title=Geno Smith plays through ankle pain at NY Jets practice |work=New York Daily News |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/geno-plays-ankle-pain-jets-pratice-article-1.1423851 |url-status=dead |access-date=August 12, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130814072252/http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/geno-plays-ankle-pain-jets-pratice-article-1.1423851 |archive-date=August 14, 2013}}</ref> Smith started the Jets' third preseason game against the [[2013 New York Giants season|New York Giants]] completing 16 of 30 passes for 199 yards, a touchdown, and three interceptions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cimini |first=Rich |date=August 25, 2013 |title=Smith throws 3 picks; Sanchez hurt |url=http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/9598070/geno-smith-throws-three-interceptions-mark-sanchez-injured-new-york-giants |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130825031021/http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/9598070/geno-smith-throws-three-interceptions-mark-sanchez-injured-new-york-giants |archive-date=August 25, 2013 |access-date=August 26, 2013 |website=ESPN New York}}</ref> Smith was named the team's starting quarterback after Sanchez suffered a shoulder injury against the Giants.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Pelissero, Tom |date=September 4, 2013 |title=Jets name Geno Smith starting quarterback |work=USA Today |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2013/09/04/geno-smith-new-york-jets-staring-quarterback/2761657/ |url-status=dead |access-date=September 5, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130904193019/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2013/09/04/geno-smith-new-york-jets-staring-quarterback/2761657/ |archive-date=September 4, 2013}}</ref>

During the season-opening 18-17 victory over the [[2013 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season|Tampa Bay Buccaneers]], Smith completed 24-of-38 passes for 256 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. With only a few seconds left in the fourth quarter, he was hit out of bounds by [[Lavonte David]], which drew a late hit penalty and the Jets went on to score the game-winning field goal.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Corbett, Jim |date=September 8, 2013 |title=Penalty in final seconds helps Jets edge Buccaneers |work=USA Today |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2013/09/08/geno-smith-new-york-jets-tampa-bay-buccaneers-recap-darrelle-revis/2782997/ |url-status=dead |access-date=September 9, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911113531/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/jets/2013/09/08/geno-smith-new-york-jets-tampa-bay-buccaneers-recap-darrelle-revis/2782997/ |archive-date=September 11, 2013}}</ref> In the next game against the [[2013 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]], Smith struggled as he completed 15 of his 35 passes for 214 yards, a touchdown, and three interceptions as the Jets lost on the road by a score of 13-10.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Martin, Kimberley |date=September 12, 2013 |title=Geno Smith throws 3 interceptions in loss to Patriots |work=Newsday |url=http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/geno-smith-throws-3-interceptions-in-loss-to-patriots-1.6063713 |url-status=dead |access-date=September 14, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130914205524/http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/geno-smith-throws-3-interceptions-in-loss-to-patriots-1.6063713 |archive-date=September 14, 2013}}</ref> The following week against the [[2013 Buffalo Bills season|Buffalo Bills]], Smith completed 16 of 29 passes for 331 yards, rushing for a touchdown and passing for two touchdowns and two interceptions. Despite 20 penalties, the Jets powered through and won 27–20.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Slater, Darryl |date=September 22, 2013 |title=Jets down Bills, 27–20, in an ugly, penalty-filled outing |work=The Star-Ledger |url=http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2013/09/jets_down_bills_27-20_in_a_ugly_penalty-filled_outing.html |url-status=dead |access-date=September 23, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130923013221/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2013/09/jets_down_bills_27-20_in_a_ugly_penalty-filled_outing.html |archive-date=September 23, 2013}}</ref> Smith became the first rookie quarterback in franchise history to throw for 300 or more yards in a game.<ref>{{Cite news |date=September 25, 2013 |title=Despite some rookie errors, QB Geno Smith giving Jets a lot to feel good about |newspaper=The Washington Post |agency=Associated Press |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/despite-some-rookie-errors-qb-geno-smith-giving-jets-a-lot-to-feel-good-about/2013/09/25/11aa3336-262f-11e3-9372-92606241ae9c_story.html |url-status=dead |access-date=September 26, 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.today/2013.09.27-022337/http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/despite-some-rookie-errors-qb-geno-smith-giving-jets-a-lot-to-feel-good-about/2013/09/25/11aa3336-262f-11e3-9372-92606241ae9c_story.html |archive-date=September 27, 2013}}</ref>

Smith struggled in the Week 4 38-13 road loss to the [[2013 Tennessee Titans season|Tennessee Titans]].<ref name="Titans 2013">{{Cite news |last=Slater |first=Darryl |date=September 29, 2013 |title=Jets come undone in 13–38 loss to Titans, dropping to 2–2 on season |work=The Star-Ledger |url=http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2013/09/jets_come_undone_in_38-13_loss_to_titans_dropping_to_2-2_on_season.html |url-status=dead |access-date=October 9, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130930020657/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2013/09/jets_come_undone_in_38-13_loss_to_titans_dropping_to_2-2_on_season.html |archive-date=September 30, 2013}}</ref> He completed 23 of his 34 passes for 289 yards and a touchdown while committing four turnovers—two led to Titans touchdowns as the Jets lost 13–38.<ref name="Titans 2013" /> During a narrow Week 5 30-28 road victory over the [[2013 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons]], Smith completed 16 of 20 passes for 199 yards and three touchdowns.<ref name="Game winner">{{Cite news |date=October 8, 2013 |title=Smith's poise wins out for Jets |work=ESPN.com |url=http://espn.go.com/blog/statsinfo/post/_/id/74846/smiths-poise-wins-out-for-jets |url-status=dead |access-date=October 9, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131011080941/http://espn.go.com/blog/statsinfo/post/_/id/74846/smiths-poise-wins-out-for-jets |archive-date=October 11, 2013}}</ref> He completed all four of his passes on the Jets' final drive,<ref name="Game winner" /> allowing [[Nick Folk]] to kick the game-winning 43-yard field goal.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Slater, Darryl |date=October 8, 2013 |title=Jets kicker Nick Folk continues strong season with game-winning, 43-yard field goal |work=The Star-Ledger |url=http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2013/10/jets_kicker_nick_folk_continues_strong_season_with_game-winning_43-yard_field_goal.html |url-status=dead |access-date=October 9, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131020074856/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2013/10/jets_kicker_nick_folk_continues_strong_season_with_game-winning_43-yard_field_goal.html |archive-date=October 20, 2013}}</ref> Smith was named [[American Football League|AFC]] Offensive Player of the Week<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 9, 2013 |title=Geno Smith Named AFC Offensive Player of Week |url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-5/Geno-Smith-Named-AFC-Offensive-Player-of-Week/2cb0fa7a-b690-4b8b-8d45-ecc1ab3597e1 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131012010239/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-5/Geno-Smith-Named-AFC-Offensive-Player-of-Week/2cb0fa7a-b690-4b8b-8d45-ecc1ab3597e1 |archive-date=October 12, 2013 |access-date=October 9, 2013 |website=New York Jets}}</ref> and [[Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week]] for his performance.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pepsi Next Rookie of the Week: Geno Smith |url=http://www.nfl.com/voting/rookies/2013/REG/5 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131011002047/http://www.nfl.com/voting/rookies/2013/REG/5 |archive-date=October 11, 2013 |access-date=October 13, 2013 |website=National Football League}}</ref> In the next game against the [[2013 Pittsburgh Steelers season|Pittsburgh Steelers]], Smith threw for 201 yards and two interceptions as the Jets lost by a score of 19-6.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 13, 2013 |title=Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers beat New York Jets to earn first win |url=http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013101306/2013/REG6/steelers@jets#menu=highlights&tab=recap&recap=fullstory |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130423045832/http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013101306/2013/REG6/steelers@jets#menu=highlights&tab=recap&recap=fullstory |archive-date=April 23, 2013 |access-date=November 28, 2013 |website=National Football League |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> The following week against the Patriots, he completed 17 of 33 passes for 233 yards and scored two touchdowns as the Jets won by a score of 30–27 in overtime.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Costello, Brian |date=October 20, 2013 |title=Flags to riches! New rule helps Jets shock Patriots |work=New York Post |url=https://nypost.com/2013/10/20/new-rule-helps-jets-beat-patriots/ |url-status=dead |access-date=November 28, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131022061345/http://nypost.com/2013/10/20/new-rule-helps-jets-beat-patriots/ |archive-date=October 22, 2013}}</ref>

Smith struggled during the Week 8 9–49 road loss to the [[2013 Cincinnati Bengals season|Cincinnati Bengals]] as he completed 20-of-30 passes for 159 yards and two interceptions that were returned for touchdowns before being relieved of duties by [[Matt Simms (American football)|Matt Simms]] in the fourth quarter.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lange, Randy |date=October 27, 2013 |title=Jets Stumble in the Jungle, Lose to Bengals 49–9 |url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-5/Jets-Stumble-in-the-Jungle-Lose-to-Bengals-49-9/23e6c79c-38d9-45db-a36e-d905a8c85343 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131031002255/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-5/Jets-Stumble-in-the-Jungle-Lose-to-Bengals-49-9/23e6c79c-38d9-45db-a36e-d905a8c85343 |archive-date=October 31, 2013 |access-date=November 28, 2013 |publisher=New York Jets}}</ref> Smith started in the next game against the [[2013 New Orleans Saints season|New Orleans Saints]] and completed eight of 19 passes for 115 yards to go along with six carries for 18 yards and a touchdown in a 26–20 upset victory.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Martin, Kimberley |date=November 3, 2013 |title=Jets ground and astound, beat Drew Brees and Saints, 26–20 |work=Newsday |url=http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/jets-ground-and-astound-beat-drew-brees-and-saints-26-20-1.6370209 |url-status=dead |access-date=November 17, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105030745/http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/jets-ground-and-astound-beat-drew-brees-and-saints-26-20-1.6370209 |archive-date=November 5, 2013}}</ref> The Jets returned from their [[Bye (sports)|bye week]] to lose three straight contests to the Bills, [[2013 Baltimore Ravens season|Baltimore Ravens]] and [[2013 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]]. Smith struggled during this stretch as he failed to score any points and committed eight turnovers;<ref>{{Cite web |title=New York Jets at Buffalo Bills – November 17th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201311170buf.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131116213638/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201311170buf.htm |archive-date=November 16, 2013 |access-date=October 18, 2022 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=New York Jets at Baltimore Ravens – November 24th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201311240rav.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131126000954/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201311240rav.htm |archive-date=November 26, 2013 |access-date=November 27, 2013 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Miami Dolphins at New York Jets – December 1st, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312010nyj.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131204214426/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312010nyj.htm |archive-date=December 4, 2013 |access-date=December 3, 2022 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> he was benched in favor of Simms against Buffalo and Miami leading coach [[Rex Ryan]] to be noncommittal in starting Smith the rest of the year.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Martin, Kimberley |date=December 1, 2013 |title=Geno Smith benched in Jets' 23–3 loss to Dolphins |work=Newsday |url=http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/geno-smith-benched-in-new-york-jets-loss-to-miami-dolphins-1.6521970 |url-status=dead |access-date=December 3, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006213052/http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/geno-smith-benched-in-new-york-jets-loss-to-miami-dolphins-1.6521970 |archive-date=October 6, 2014}}</ref>

Smith showed gradual improvement as the Jets won three of their final four games. During a Week 14 37-27 victory over the [[2014 Oakland Raiders season|Raiders]], Smith completed 16 of his 25 passes for 219 yards, a touchdown, and an interception to go along with five carries for 50 yards, keeping the team in playoff contention.<ref>{{Cite news |date=December 8, 2013 |title=Geno Smith shakes slump as Jets outlast Raiders 37–27 |work=USA Today |agency=Associated Press |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/12/08/jets-raiders-week-14-geno-smith/3910381/ |url-status=dead |access-date=June 9, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170819025102/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/12/08/jets-raiders-week-14-geno-smith/3910381/ |archive-date=August 19, 2017}}</ref> In the next game against the [[2014 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]], Smith performed well until throwing a costly [[Pick Six (American football)|pick six]] in the fourth quarter. The Jets lost on the road by a score of 30-20 and were eliminated from playoff contention. Smith finished the game completing 15 of 28 passes for 167 yards, a touchdown, and interception.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Slater, Darryl |date=December 15, 2013 |title=Jets fade late in 30–20 loss to Panthers, on verge of playoff elimination |work=The Star-Ledger |url=http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2013/12/jets_fade_late_in_30-20_loss_to_panthers_on_verge_of_playoff_elimination.html |url-status=dead |access-date=June 9, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150112183132/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2013/12/jets_fade_late_in_30-20_loss_to_panthers_on_verge_of_playoff_elimination.html |archive-date=January 12, 2015}}</ref> The following week against the [[2014 Cleveland Browns season|Browns]], Smith completing 20-of-36 passes for 214 yards and two touchdowns to go along with 10 carries for 48 yards and a touchdown as the Jets won by a score of 24-13.<ref>{{Cite news |date=December 22, 2013 |title=Jets beat Browns, but did they save Rex Ryan's job? |work=USA Today |agency=Associated Press |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/12/22/jets-browns-week-16-rex-ryan-geno-smith/4167285/ |url-status=dead |access-date=June 9, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170807162643/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/12/22/jets-browns-week-16-rex-ryan-geno-smith/4167285/ |archive-date=August 7, 2017}}</ref> In the regular-season finale against the Dolphins, Smith completed 17-of-27 passes for 190 yards and a touchdown to go along with 10 carries for 44 yards and a touchdown as the Jets won on the road by a score of 20-7, eliminating Miami from playoff contention.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Martin, Kimberley |date=December 29, 2013 |title=Jets thrilled after Woody Johnson says Rex Ryan will return |work=Newsday |url=http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/jets-thrilled-after-woody-johnson-says-rex-ryan-will-return-1.6689641 |url-status=dead |access-date=June 9, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140101120027/http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/jets/jets-thrilled-after-woody-johnson-says-rex-ryan-will-return-1.6689641 |archive-date=January 1, 2014}}</ref>

Smith finished his rookie year with 3,046 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 21 interceptions to go along with 72 carries for 366 yards and six touchdowns in 16 games and starts.<ref name="Smith stats">{{Cite web |title=Geno Smith 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmitGe00/gamelog/2013/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211019054245/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmitGe00/gamelog/2013/ |archive-date=October 19, 2021 |access-date=January 1, 2014 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

==== 2014 season: Struggles and eventual benching ====
{{See also|2014 New York Jets season}}
Smith was named the starter to begin the 2014 season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Slater |first=Darryl |date=August 23, 2014 |title=Rex Ryan names Geno Smith the Jets' Week 1 starting QB, will go week to week with it |url=http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2014/08/rex_ryan_names_geno_smith_the_jets_week_1_starting_qb_will_go_week_to_week_with_it.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826161417/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2014/08/rex_ryan_names_geno_smith_the_jets_week_1_starting_qb_will_go_week_to_week_with_it.html |archive-date=August 26, 2014 |access-date=August 23, 2014 |website=NJ.com}}</ref> He began the season passing for 221 yards, a touchdown, and an interception in the 19–14 season-opening victory over the [[2014 Oakland Raiders season|Oakland Raiders]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Oakland Raiders at New York Jets – September 7th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409070nyj.htm |access-date=September 10, 2014 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the next game against the [[2013 Green Bay Packers season|Green Bay Packers]], he passed for 176 yards, a touchdown, and an interception to go along with seven carries for 26 yards and a touchdown in the 31-24 road loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New York Jets at Green Bay Packers – September 14th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409140gnb.htm |access-date=September 17, 2014 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> The following week against the [[2014 Chicago Bears season|Chicago Bears]], Smith's very first play resulted in an interception returned for a touchdown by [[Ryan Mundy]]. Smith finished the game with 316 passing yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions as the Jets lost to the Bears by a score of 27-19.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at New York Jets – September 22nd, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409220nyj.htm |access-date=September 27, 2014 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

During a Week 4 24-17 loss to the [[2014 Detroit Lions season|Detroit Lions]], Smith threw for 209 yards with an interception and lost fumble.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Detroit Lions at New York Jets – September 28th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409280nyj.htm |access-date=October 3, 2014 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> On October 3, 2014, he was fined $12,000 for yelling profanity at fans while walking to the locker room during halftime in Week 4. Despite this incident, Smith was allowed to start in the next game against the [[2014 San Diego Chargers season|San Diego Chargers]], in which he threw for only 27 yards with an interception and was benched for the second half in favor of [[Michael Vick]] as the Jets were shutout on the road 31-0.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New York Jets at San Diego Chargers – October 5th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201410050sdg.htm |access-date=October 7, 2014 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Prior to the Week 5 game, Smith missed a team meeting, eventually admitting that he went to a movie theater in San Diego, unaware that the [[Eastern Time Zone|eastern]] and [[pacific time zone]]s had a three-hour difference. Smith started in the Week 6 31-17 loss to the [[2014 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]], throwing for 190 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Denver Broncos at New York Jets – October 12th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201410120nyj.htm |access-date=October 13, 2014 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

During a Week 7 27-25 road loss the [[2014 New England Patriots season|Patriots]], Smith threw for 226 yards and the Jets combined for 218 rushing yards but an ensuing potential game-winning drive fell short due to a blocked field goal.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New York Jets at New England Patriots – October 16th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201410160nwe.htm |access-date=October 17, 2014 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the next game, Smith lasted only ten minutes to begin regulation as he completed 2-of-8 passes for five yards and three interceptions against the [[2014 Buffalo Bills season|Buffalo Bills]], and was subsequently benched in favor of Michael Vick. His passer rating for that game was 0.04.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=October 26, 2014 |title=Percy Harvin to locker room, Geno Smith picked three times in first quarter |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/10/26/percy-harvin-to-locker-room-geno-smith-picked-twice-in-first-quarter/ |access-date=December 16, 2020 |website=ProFootballTalk |language=en-US}}</ref>

In the regular-season finale against the [[2014 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]], Smith led the Jets to a 37–24 road victory, completing 20-of-25 passes for a career-high 358 yards, three touchdowns, no interceptions, and a [[perfect passer rating]]. This was his first perfect game, the sixth in Jets history, and the only one of the 2014 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New York Jets at Miami Dolphins – December 28th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201412280mia.htm |access-date=January 1, 2015 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Jets vs. Dolphins – Box Score – December 28, 2014 – ESPN |url=http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=400554435 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>

Smith finished his second professional season with 2,525 passing yards, 13 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions to go along with 59 carries for 238 yards and a touchdown in 14 games and 13 starts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Geno Smith 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmitGe00/gamelog/2014 |access-date=January 1, 2015 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

==== 2015 season: Preseason injuries ====
{{See also|2015 New York Jets season}}
On August 11, 2015, Smith was involved in an altercation with defensive end [[IK Enemkpali]] in the locker room over a $600 unpaid debt.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Matt |date=August 11, 2015 |title=Geno Smith's Fight with IK Enemkpali Reportedly Over $600 Discrepancy |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2545457-geno-smiths-fight-with-ik-enemkpali-reportedly-over-600-discrepancy |access-date=August 14, 2015 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref> Smith suffered a fractured jaw after Enemkpali punched him in the face. Smith was ruled out for 6–10 weeks, and Enemkpali was released by the Jets shortly thereafter.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Inabinett, Mark |date=August 11, 2015 |title=New York Jets altercation creates roster opening for Javier Arenas |url=http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2015/08/new_york_jets_alterc_creates_ration.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150812060138/http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2015/08/new_york_jets_alterc_creates_ration.html |archive-date=August 12, 2015 |access-date=August 11, 2015 |website=AL.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last1=Cimini |first1=Rich |last2=Schefter |first2=Adam |date=August 12, 2015 |title=Geno Smith out 6–10 weeks; 'sucker punch' over $600 dispute |url=http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/13416881/geno-smith-new-york-jets-6-10-weeks-broken-jaw |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150812060138/http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2015/08/new_york_jets_alterc_creates_ration.html |archive-date=August 12, 2015 |access-date=August 14, 2015 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> Two days later, Smith underwent surgery on his fractured jaw.<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Costello |first1=Brian |last2=Kussoy |first2=Howie |last3=Golding |first3=Bruce |date=August 11, 2015 |title=Geno Smith gets his jaw broken in locker room over $600 debt |url=https://nypost.com/2015/08/11/jets-qb-geno-smith-breaks-jaw-on-sucker-punch-by-teammate/ |access-date=December 16, 2020 |website=New York Post}}</ref> [[Ryan Fitzpatrick]] led the team to a 2–0 record while Smith was injured, so new head coach [[Todd Bowles]] decided to continue starting Fitzpatrick, even with Smith being healthy.

During a Week 8 34-20 road loss to the [[2015 Oakland Raiders|Oakland Raiders]], Smith entered the game in relief of Fitzpatrick, who left the game with an injured thumb. Smith completed 27 of 42 passes for 265 yards, two touchdowns, and an interception to go along with two carries for 34 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jets vs. Raiders – Game Recap – November 1, 2015 – ESPN |url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=400791657 |access-date=December 2, 2015 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> This was his only appearance in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Geno Smith 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmitGe00/gamelog/2015 |access-date=January 1, 2016 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

==== 2016 season: Torn ACL ====
{{See also|2016 New York Jets season}}
[[File:Geno smith 2016.jpg|thumb|Smith in 2016]]
With Ryan Fitzpatrick re-signing with the Jets, Smith continued to remain in the backup role.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Slater |first=Darryl |date=July 28, 2016 |title=Why Geno Smith felt 'pissed off' after Jets re-signed Ryan Fitzpatrick |url=http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2016/07/why_geno_smith_felt_pissed_off_after_jets_re-signe.html |access-date=July 28, 2016 |website=NJ.com}}</ref>

During a Week 6 28-3 road loss to the [[2016 Arizona Cardinals|Arizona Cardinals]], Smith came in after Fitzpatrick was benched for poor performance. Smith finished the game completing four of six passes for 31 yards and an interception.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New York Jets at Arizona Cardinals – October 17th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610170crd.htm |access-date=October 20, 2016 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Two days later, he was named starter for the following game in place of Fitzpatrick.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 19, 2016 |title=Jets' Geno Smith: Officially named starter |url=http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/jets-geno-smith-officially-named-starter/ |access-date=October 20, 2016 |website=CBSSports.com}}</ref>

Making the start in Week 7 against the [[2016 Baltimore Ravens|Baltimore Ravens]], Smith threw for 95 yards and a touchdown until leaving the eventual 24-16 victory with an apparent knee injury.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at New York Jets – October 23rd, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610230nyj.htm |access-date=October 24, 2016 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> The next day, it was revealed that he tore his [[Anterior cruciate ligament|ACL]], prematurely ending his 2016 season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Haislop |first=Tad |date=October 24, 2016 |title=Jets' Geno Smith has torn ACL, report says |url=http://www.sportingnews.com/au/nfl/news/geno-smith-knee-injury-update-torn-acl-return-contract/1ln7t18fs7f7mzvumzk5gznot |access-date=October 24, 2016 |website=sportingnews.com}}</ref> Smith was placed on injured reserve on October 26, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Allen |first=Eric |date=October 26, 2016 |title=Jets Place Geno Smith on Injured Reserve |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-place-geno-smith-on-injured-reserve-17962176 |access-date=December 16, 2020 |website=NewYorkJets.com}}</ref>

=== New York Giants ===
On March 28, 2017, Smith signed with the [[New York Giants]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Eisen |first=Michael |date=March 20, 2017 |title=New York Giants sign QB Geno Smith, CB Valentino Blake |url=http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/New-York-Giants-sign-QB-Geno-Smith-CB-Valentino-Blake/e672858e-deb0-4991-b26c-170c819eb464 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170825062652/http://www.giants.com/news-and-blogs/article-1/New-York-Giants-sign-QB-Geno-Smith-CB-Valentino-Blake/e672858e-deb0-4991-b26c-170c819eb464 |archive-date=August 25, 2017 |website=Giants.com}}</ref> During a Week 9 51-17 loss to the [[2017 Los Angeles Rams|Los Angeles Rams]], Smith came in the game in relief of [[Eli Manning]] late in the fourth quarter and finished with only two incomplete passes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Rams at New York Giants – November 5th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201711050nyg.htm |access-date=November 11, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

On November 28, 2017, the Giants named Smith the starter for the upcoming game against the [[2017 Oakland Raiders|Oakland Raiders]], which ended Manning's 210-game starting streak with the Giants. The start made Smith the first black quarterback to start for the Giants and the first quarterback to start for both the Giants and the Jets; it also meant every NFL team had started a black player at quarterback, with the Giants being the last team to do so.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=November 28, 2017 |title=Giants to start Geno Smith over Eli Manning vs. Raiders |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000884762/article/giants-to-start-geno-smith-over-eli-manning-vs-raiders |access-date=November 28, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Making his first start with the Giants, Smith threw for 212 yards and a touchdown but had two first-half fumbles within the Raiders' 30 yard line and the Giants lost by a score of 17–24.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hoffman |first=Benjamin |date=November 28, 2017 |title=Giants Bench Eli Manning, Opting for Geno Smith as Quarterback – The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/28/sports/eli-manning-benched-giants.html |access-date=December 4, 2017 |website=New York Times}}</ref> On December 5, Manning was renamed the starter.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=December 5, 2017 |title=Eli Manning to replace Geno Smith as Giants' starter |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000888621/article/eli-manning-to-replace-geno-smith-as-giants-starter |access-date=December 5, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>

=== Los Angeles Chargers ===
On April 1, 2018, Smith signed a one-year contract with the [[Los Angeles Chargers]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lewis |first=Edward |date=April 1, 2018 |title=Los Angeles Chargers signing Geno Smith to 1-year deal |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000924193/article/los-angeles-chargers-signing-geno-smith-to-1year-deal |access-date=December 16, 2020 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>

During a Week 6 38-14 road victory over the [[2018 Cleveland Browns|Cleveland Browns]], Smith made his Chargers debut, completing one pass for eight yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Chargers at Cleveland Browns – October 14th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201810140cle.htm |access-date=November 1, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Overall, Smith appeared in five games in the 2018 season in relief roles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Geno Smith 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmitGe00.htm |access-date=January 29, 2019 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

=== Seattle Seahawks ===
Smith signed with the [[Seattle Seahawks]] on May 15, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=May 15, 2019 |title=Seahawks Sign Quarterback Geno Smith |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-quarterback-geno-smith |access-date=May 15, 2019 |website=Seahawks.com}}</ref>

==== 2019 season ====
{{See also|2019 Seattle Seahawks season}}
Smith competed with [[Paxton Lynch]] for the backup job behind [[Russell Wilson]]. He was released on August 31, 2019, along with Lynch, but was re-signed the next day, earning the backup job.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=August 31, 2019 |title=Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish 53-Man Roster |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-make-roster-moves-establish-53-man-roster |access-date=December 16, 2020 |website=Seahawks.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=September 1, 2019 |title=Seahawks Re-Sign Quarterback Geno Smith; Add Six Players To Practice Squad |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-re-sign-quarterback-geno-smith-add-six-players-to-practice-squad |access-date=December 16, 2020 |website=Seahawks.com}}</ref> Smith saw no action during his first season with the team.

==== 2020 season ====
{{See also|2020 Seattle Seahawks season}}
Smith re-signed with the Seahawks on May 20, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=May 20, 2020 |title=Seahawks Re-Sign Quarterback Geno Smith |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-re-sign-quarterback-geno-smith |access-date=May 20, 2020 |website=Seahawks.com}}</ref> His only appearance came during a Week 14 40–3 victory over his former team, the [[2020 New York Jets season|New York Jets]], as he played out the final 16:26 of the game. Smith completed four of five passes for 33 yards, leading the Seahawks to a field goal on the second of his two drives.<ref>{{cite web |title=New York Jets at Seattle Seahawks – December 13th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012130sea.htm |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |access-date=October 24, 2022 |language=en}}</ref>

==== 2021 season ====
{{See also|2021 Seattle Seahawks season}}

Smith re-signed with the Seahawks for a third season on April 22, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=April 22, 2021 |title=Seahawks Re-Sign Quarterback Geno Smith |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-re-sign-quarterback-geno-smith-x8360 |access-date=April 23, 2021 |website=Seahawks.com}}</ref> He made his first appearance of the 2021 season in Week 5 against the [[2021 Los Angeles Rams|Los Angeles Rams]] after Russell Wilson left the game with a finger injury. Smith finished the 26-17 road loss with 131 passing yards, a touchdown (which was his first since 2017), and an interception.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=October 8, 2021 |title=Geno Smith does 'incredible job' replacing Russell Wilson as Seahawks fall short vs. Rams |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/geno-smith-incredible-job-russell-wilson-backup-qb-seahawks-rams |access-date=October 8, 2021 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Smith was announced the starter after Wilson was placed on injured reserve. In the next game against the [[2021 Pittsburgh Steelers|Pittsburgh Steelers]], Smith threw for 209 yards and a touchdown, but lost a fumble in overtime in the 20–23 overtime road loss.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=October 18, 2021 |title=Seahawks QB Geno Smith laments overtime fumble: 'I put that on myself' |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/seahawks-qb-geno-smith-laments-overtime-fumble-i-put-that-on-myself |access-date=October 30, 2021 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Two weeks later, against the [[2021 Jacksonville Jaguars|Jacksonville Jaguars]], Smith finished with 195 yards and two touchdowns to go along with two carries for eight yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jacksonville Jaguars at Seattle Seahawks – October 31st, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202110310sea.htm |access-date=November 4, 2021 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

Smith finished the 2021 season with 702 passing yards, five touchdowns, and an interception to go along with nine carries for 42 yards and a touchdown in four games and three starts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Geno Smith 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmitGe00/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=January 1, 2022 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

==== 2022 season: Pro Bowler and Comeback Player of the Year ====
{{See also|2022 Seattle Seahawks season}}
The Seahawks re-signed Smith on April 19, 2022,<ref>{{cite web|last=Boyle|first=John|date=April 19, 2022|title=Seahawks Re-Sign QB Geno Smith, Eight Restricted & Exclusive Rights Free Agents|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-re-sign-qb-geno-smith-eight-restricted-exclusive-rights-free-agents|accessdate=April 22, 2022|website=Seahawks.com|language=en-US}}</ref> but the NFL disapproved Smith's new contract that same day after conducting the league's mandatory review; the issue was eventually resolved.<ref>{{cite web | work=NBCSports.com | url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/04/19/nfl-disapproves-geno-smiths-contract-with-seahawks-but-issue-is-expected-to-be-resolved/ | title=NFL disapproves Geno Smith's contract with Seahawks, but issue is expected to be resolved | first=Michael David | last=Smith | date=April 19, 2022 |access-date=April 23, 2022}}</ref>

On August 26, 2022, Smith was announced as the starting quarterback for the season-opener against the [[2022 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]], the team that former Seahawks quarterback [[Russell Wilson]] had been traded to during the offseason.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Henderson |first=Brady |date=August 26, 2022 |title=Geno Smith gets nod as Seattle Seahawks' starting QB for Week 1 vs. Denver Broncos |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34466558/geno-smith-gets-nod-seattle-seahawks-starting-qb-week-1-vs-denver-broncos |access-date=August 27, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Smith had competed for the starting quarterback spot with [[Drew Lock]] after the Seahawks traded Wilson.

During the season-opener against the Broncos, Smith completed 23 of 28 passes for 195 yards and two touchdowns as the Seahawks narrowly won by a score of 17–16.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sam |first=Doric |date=September 12, 2022 |title=NFL Twitter Loving Geno Smith's Epic Response to Critics Writing Him Off |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10048812-nfl-twitter-loving-geno-smiths-epic-response-to-critics-writing-him-off |access-date=September 13, 2022 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref> Three weeks later against the [[2022 Detroit Lions season|Detroit Lions]], Smith threw for 320 yards and two touchdowns as well as 49 rushing yards and a touchdown, leading the Seahawks to a 48–45 road victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks at Detroit Lions – October 2nd, 2022 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202210020det.htm |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boyle |first=John |date=September 12, 2022 |title=Geno Smith Plays 'Spectacular Football' In Seahawks' Week 4 Win at Detroit |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/geno-smith-plays-spectacular-football-in-seahawks-week-4-win-at-detroit |access-date=October 3, 2022 |website=www.seahawks.com}}</ref> During a Week 8 27-13 victory over his former team, the [[2022 New York Giants season|New York Giants]], Smith threw for 212 yards and two touchdowns.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202210300sea.htm | title=New York Giants at Seattle Seahawks – October 30th, 2022 | work=Pro-Football-Reference.com | access-date=October 31, 2022}}</ref>

On December 21, 2022, Smith was selected to his first [[2023 Pro Bowl|Pro Bowl]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2022 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2022/probowl.htm |access-date=April 5, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> During a Week 17 23-6 victory over his former team, the [[2022 New York Jets season|New York Jets]], Smith completed 18 of 29 passes for 183 yards and two touchdowns, keeping the Seahawks alive in the playoff hunt and eliminating the team that drafted him in the process.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dubin |first=Jared |date=January 1, 2023 |title=Seahawks vs. Jets score, takeaways: Geno Smith helps end former team's playoff hopes, keeps Seattle alive |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/seahawks-vs-jets-score-takeaways-geno-smith-helps-end-former-teams-playoff-hopes-keeps-seattle-alive/live/ |access-date=January 2, 2023 |website=CBSSports.com}}</ref> In a must-win game during the regular-season finale against the [[2022 Los Angeles Rams season|Los Angeles Rams]], he completed 19 of 31 passes for 213 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions in the 19–16 overtime victory. During the game, Smith became the Seahawks’ single-season passing leader, surpassing [[Russell Wilson]]'s mark of 4,219 yards set back in [[2016 Seattle Seahawks season|2016]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Dimmitt |first=Zach |date=January 8, 2023 |title=Seahawks QB Geno Smith Passes Russell Wilson As Single-Season Passing Leader |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/seahawks/news/seattle-seahawks-geno-smith-single-season-passing-franchise-leader-los-angeles-rams-russell-wilson |access-date=January 9, 2023 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> With the win and the [[2022 Green Bay Packers season|Green Bay Packers]]' loss to the [[2022 Detroit Lions season|Detroit Lions]] later that night, the Seahawks clinched a playoff berth as the seventh seed, marking Smith's first playoff appearance.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Hall |first=Christopher |date=January 8, 2023 |title=Geno Smith and the Seahawks are in the Playoffs |url=https://www.si.com/college/westvirginia/mountaineers-in-the-pros/geno-smith-and-the-seahawks-are-in-the-playoffs |access-date=January 9, 2023 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}}</ref>

Smith finished the regular season with numerous career highs, completing 399 of 572 passes, with a league-leading 69.8% completion percentage, for 4,282 yards, 30 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, and a 100.9 passer rating in 17 games to go along with 68 carries for 366 yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Geno Smith 2022 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmitGe00/gamelog/2022/ |access-date=January 15, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He was also the only quarterback to take every offensive snap for his team that season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Condotta |first=Bob |date=January 13, 2023 |title=In NFL full of instability, Geno Smith stabilizes the QB spot for Seahawks |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/in-nfl-full-of-instability-geno-smith-stabilizes-the-qb-spot-for-seahawks/ |access-date=January 14, 2023 |website=The Seattle Times}}</ref> Smith was named Comeback Player of the Year by the Associated Press and the PFWA.<ref>{{Cite web |title=AP Comeback Player of the Year Winners |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/ap-comeback-player-award.htm |access-date=April 5, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=PFWA Comeback Player of the Year Winners |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/pfwa-comeback-player-award.htm |access-date=April 5, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In addition, the PFWA named him as their Most Improved Player.<ref>{{Cite web |title=PFWA Most Improved Player Winners |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/pfwa-most-improved-player-award.htm |access-date=April 5, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

In Smith's first career postseason start, the Seahawks faced the [[2022 San Francisco 49ers season|San Francisco 49ers]], where he completed 25 of 35 passes for 253 yards two touchdowns, and an interception while also losing a fumble as the Seahawks lost on the road by a score of 41–23 in the [[2022–23_NFL_playoffs#NFC:_San_Francisco_49ers_41,_Seattle_Seahawks_23|Wild Card Round]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Weaver |first=Tim |date=January 15, 2023 |title=Geno Smith takes accountability for his performance vs. 49ers |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/geno-smith-takes-accountability-performance-160039432.html |access-date=January 16, 2023 |website=Yahoo! Sports}}</ref>

==== 2023 season ====
{{See also|2023 Seattle Seahawks season}}
On March 14, 2023, Smith re-signed with the Seahawks on a three-year, $75 million deal.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Henderson |first=Brady |date=March 14, 2023 |title=Breaking down Geno Smith's new contract with the Seahawks |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/seattle-seahawks/post/_/id/36425/breaking-down-geno-smiths-new-contract-with-the-seahawks |access-date=April 4, 2023 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>

== NFL career statistics ==
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible"
! colspan="2"| Legend
|-
| style="background:#cfecec; width:3em;"|
| Led the league
|-
| '''Bold'''
| Career high
|}

=== Regular season ===
{| class=wikitable style="text-align:center;"
|-
! rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team
! colspan="3"| Games
! colspan="8"| Passing
! colspan="4"| Rushing
! colspan="2"| Sacks
! colspan="2"| Fumbles
|-
! GP !! GS !! Record !! Cmp !! Att !! Pct !! Yds !! Avg !! TD !! Int !! Rtg !! Att !! Yds !! Avg !! TD !! Sck !! SckY !! Fum !! Lost
|-
! [[2013 NFL season|2013]] !! [[2013 New York Jets season|NYJ]]
| 16 || 16 || 8−8 || 247 || 443 || 55.8 || 3,046 || 6.9 || 12 || '''21''' || 66.5 || '''72''' || '''366''' || 5.1 || '''6''' || 43 || 315 || '''8''' || '''4'''
|-
! [[2014 NFL season|2014]] !! [[2014 New York Jets season|NYJ]]
| 14 || 13 || 3−10 || 219 || 367 || 59.7 || 2,525 || 6.9 || 13 || 13 || 77.5 || 59 || 238 || 4.0 || 1 || 28 || 175 || '''8''' || 3
|-
! [[2015 NFL season|2015]] !! [[2015 New York Jets season|NYJ]]
| 1 || 0 || — || 27 || 42 || 64.3 || 265 || 6.3 || 2 || 1 || 87.9 || 2 || 34 || '''17.0''' || 0 || 3 || 19 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2016 NFL season|2016]] !! [[2016 New York Jets season|NYJ]]
| 2 || 1 || 1−0 || 8 || 14 || 57.1 || 126 || '''9.0''' || 1 || 1 || 81.2 || 2 || 9 || 4.5 || 0 || 3 || 19 || 1 || 0
|-
! [[2017 NFL season|2017]] !! [[2017 New York Giants season|NYG]]
| 2 || 1 || 0−1 || 21 || 36 || 58.3 || 212 || 5.9 || 1 || 0 || 84.5 || 4 || 12 || 3.0 || 0 || 3 || 12 || 2 || 2
|-
! [[2018 NFL season|2018]] !! [[2018 Los Angeles Chargers season|LAC]]
| 5 || 0 || — || 1 || 4 || 25.0 || 8 || 2.0 || 0 || 0 || 39.6 || 8 || 2 || 0.3 || 0 || 1 || 16 || 1 || 1
|-
! [[2019 NFL season|2019]] !! [[2019 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| 0 || 0 || — || colspan="16" | {{abbr|DNP|Did not play}}
|-
! [[2020 NFL season|2020]] !! [[2020 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| 1 || 0 || — || 4 || 5 || '''80.0''' || 33 || 6.6 || 0 || 0 || 94.2 || 2 || −2 || −1.0 || 0 || 1 || 3 || 1 || 0
|-
! [[2021 NFL season|2021]] !! [[2021 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| 4 || 3 || 1−2 || 65 || 95 || 68.4 || 702 || 7.4 || 5 || 1 || '''103.0''' || 9 || 42 || 4.7 || 1 || 13 || 117 || 1 || 1
|-
! [[2022 NFL season|2022]] !! [[2022 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| '''17''' || '''17''' || '''9−8''' || '''399''' || '''572''' || style="background:#cfecec; width:3em;"| 69.8 || '''4,282''' || 7.5 || '''30''' || 11 || 100.9 || 68 || '''366''' || 5.4 || 1 || '''46''' || '''348''' || '''8''' || '''4'''
|-
! colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmitGe00.htm Career] !! 62 !! 51 !! 22−29 !! 991 !! 1,578 !! 62.8 !! 11,199 !! 7.1 !! 64 !! 48 !! 84.8 !! 226 !! 1,067 !! 4.7 !! 9 !! 141 !! 1,024 !! 30 !! 15
|}

=== Postseason ===
{| class=wikitable style="text-align:center;"
|-
! rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team
! colspan="3"| Games
! colspan="8"| Passing
! colspan="4"| Rushing
! colspan="2"| Sacks
! colspan="2"| Fumbles
|-
! GP !! GS !! Record !! Cmp !! Att !! Pct !! Yds !! Avg !! TD !! Int !! Rtg !! Att !! Yds !! Avg !! TD !! Sck !! SckY !! Fum !! Lost
|-
! [[2018–19 NFL playoffs|2018]] || [[2018 Los Angeles Chargers season|LAC]]
| 0 || 0 || — || rowspan="3" colspan="18"| {{abbr|DNP|Did not play}}
|-
! [[2019–20 NFL playoffs|2019]] || [[2019 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| 0 || 0 || —
|-
! [[2020–21 NFL playoffs|2020]] || [[2020 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| 0 || 0 || —
|-
! [[2022–23 NFL playoffs|2022]] !! [[2022 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| 1 || 1 || 0−1 || 25 || 35 || 71.4 || 253 || 7.2 || 2 || 1 || 98.9 || 4 || 28 || 7.0 || 0 || 3 || 25 || 1 || 1
|-
! colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmitGe00.htm Career] !! 1 !! 1 !! 0−1 !! 25 !! 35 !! 71.4 !! 253 !! 7.2 !! 2 !! 1 !! 98.9 !! 4 !! 28 !! 7.0 !! 0 !! 3 !! 25 !! 1 !! 1
|}

=== Jets franchise records ===
* Most passing yards in a single season by a rookie quarterback (2013): 3,046<ref name="RECORDS">{{Cite web |title=New York Jets Passing Records |url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/ms/media-guide/2013/html/Passing-Records-1.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171204171228/http://www.newyorkjets.com/ms/media-guide/2013/html/Passing-Records-1.html |archive-date=December 4, 2017 |website=New York Jets}}</ref>

=== Seahawks franchise records ===
* Highest completion percentage in a single season: 69.8% (2022)<ref name="Seattle Seahawks Single-Season Passing Leaders">{{Cite web |title=Seattle Seahawks Single-Season Passing Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sea/single-season-passing.htm |access-date=April 5, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
* Most passing yards in a season: 4,282 (2022)<ref name="Seattle Seahawks Single-Season Passing Leaders" />
* Most pass completions in a single season: 399 (2022)<ref name="Seattle Seahawks Single-Season Passing Leaders" />
* Most pass attempts in a single season: 572 (2022)<ref name="Seattle Seahawks Single-Season Passing Leaders" />

== Personal life ==
Smith is a [[Christianity|Christian]], frequently posting about his faith on his [[Twitter]] account.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Menendez |first=Jenn |date=September 28, 2012 |title=West Virginia's Smith, Bailey connect on faith, football field |url=http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/wvu/2012/09/28/West-Virginia-s-Smith-Bailey-connect-on-faith-football-field/stories/201209280227 |access-date=December 16, 2020 |website=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Wyatt |first=David |date=April 30, 2013 |title=Geno Smith – A Biography |url=http://www.ganggreennation.com/2013/4/30/4286580/geno-smith-a-biography |access-date=June 14, 2016 |website=Gang Green Nation}}</ref>

== See also ==
* [[List of NCAA major college football yearly passing leaders]]

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* [http://www.wvusports.com/profile.cfm?id=101911 West Virginia Mountaineers bio]

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[[Category:African-American players of American football]]
[[Category:American Christians]]
[[Category:American football quarterbacks]]
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[[Category:Miramar High School alumni]]
[[Category:National Conference Pro Bowl players]]
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[[Category:West Virginia Mountaineers football players]]

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