2022 - 2023 MISSISSIPPI
FOOTBALL
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
ISAAC
SMITH
RUNNING BACK/SAFETY
ITAWAMBA AGRICULTURAL HS
FULTON, MISSISSIPPI
SENIOR
HEIGHT: 6-FOOT-2
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HIGHLIGHTED STATS
912
RUSHING YARDS
17
RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS
46
PASSES CAUGHT
76
TACKLES
“Isaac has been a constant in our program since he was a freshman. His play on the field is spectacular, but his off-the-field, daily actions are even more impressive. He does all the little things that are required to be an elite player.”
Clint Hoots
Head Coach - head coach of Itawamba High

Athletic Excellence


The 6-foot-2, 210-pound senior running back and safety rushed for 913 yards and 17 touchdowns this past season, leading the Indians (12-1) to the Class 4A state quarterfinals. Smith also caught 46 passes for 742 yards and four TDs in addition to throwing for two scores. On defense, Smith recorded 76 tackles, 10 interceptions—returning two for touchdowns—and also brought back a fumble for a score. Ranked as the nation’s No. 120 recruit in the Class of 2023 by Rivals.com, he was the Class 4A State Player of the Year.

Academic Achievement


Smith has maintained a 3.91 GPA in the classroom. At the time of his selection, he remained undecided upon a collegiate destination.

Exemplary Character


A member of the Mu Alpha Theta mathematics honor society, Smith has volunteered locally with the Salvation Army and as a youth football coach.