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Smith Named to Jason Witten Man of the Year Watchlist
9/26/2024 1:00:00 PM | Football
Houston quarterback honored for work in community, leadership
DALLAS – University of Houston Football quarterback Donovan Smith was named to the watch list for the eighth annual Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year today, joining a group of 52 of the nation's top leaders in college football.
The award annually honors exemplary leadership by a college football player, and factors in an individual's attitude, work to overcome hardship and ability to inspire others.
Recently, Smith and his teammates purchased and donated backpacks and supplies to 450 local elementary students using money earned from NIL deals. The donation helped ensure children impacted by Hurricane Beryl had necessities including backpacks, pencil pouches, glue sticks and crayons among other supplies to start the school year.
UP NEXT
Smith and the Cougars host #18/19 Iowa State on Saturday at 6 p.m. inside TDECU Stadium as part of Family Weekend and Hispanic Heritage Month. Tickets are available by calling 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, or by clicking here at any time.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Football by purchasing tickets, supporting LinkingCoogs – UH's very own NIL collective and by joining 46ers and The Huddle which provides financial support directly to Houston Football for needs beyond its operating budget.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarFB on X, formerly known as Twitter, and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at Houston Cougar Football. Fans can also follow the team on Instagram at uhcougarfb.
The award annually honors exemplary leadership by a college football player, and factors in an individual's attitude, work to overcome hardship and ability to inspire others.
Recently, Smith and his teammates purchased and donated backpacks and supplies to 450 local elementary students using money earned from NIL deals. The donation helped ensure children impacted by Hurricane Beryl had necessities including backpacks, pencil pouches, glue sticks and crayons among other supplies to start the school year.
UP NEXT
Smith and the Cougars host #18/19 Iowa State on Saturday at 6 p.m. inside TDECU Stadium as part of Family Weekend and Hispanic Heritage Month. Tickets are available by calling 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, or by clicking here at any time.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Football by purchasing tickets, supporting LinkingCoogs – UH's very own NIL collective and by joining 46ers and The Huddle which provides financial support directly to Houston Football for needs beyond its operating budget.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarFB on X, formerly known as Twitter, and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at Houston Cougar Football. Fans can also follow the team on Instagram at uhcougarfb.
– UHCougars.com –
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