Written by Karver Jordan
One of the fan-favorite signal-callers of the whole USFL, J’Mar Smith! The Birmingham Stallions Quarterback has had quite the journey. Smith is recovering from a season-ending hand injury and is making strides to return to complete form.
About the Player: J’Mar Smith, Birmingham Stallions
Position: Quarterback
Age: 26
Height and Weight: six foot one inch (6’1”) 218 Pounds
College Career LATech:
Smith was phenomenal for LATech, Good on the ground; Great in the air. Out of 44 games played the Signal Caller would complete 759 of his 1,280 passes (759-1280) with 9,523 passing yards. The QB would have 51 touchdown passes and only 21 interceptions while having a completion percentage of .59%! J’Mar could also do it on the ground, with 326 rushing attempts for 856 yards with 15 touchdowns. A true dual-threat QB! These numbers would grant Smith a chance to play in the pros!
Professional Career:
After a phenomenal college career, the QB would get his chance in the pros! The New England Patriots would give the LATech a chance to prove himself. The Undrafted Free Agent would sign with Patriots on May 5th, 2020. Smith would have a short stint with the Pats, he was waived before the start of Training camp.
I got the chance to talk to J’Mar about what it was like being on the Patriots.
Smith would say “My time there was mainly Zoom meetings, so all mental growth. I worked out by myself and trained at a facility to get in shape, it was a great pleasure being in that system, growing mentally.”
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats a CFL team gave the LATech Signal-caller a chance to perform and showcase his talents. The time wouldn’t last long, Smith was released a few months later, however, the Journey wouldn’t end there, the USFL came back from being gone for years.
In the 2022 USFL Draft, the Birmingham Stallions selected J’Mar Smith in the 12th Round, ever since the Stallions gave him the chance, he wouldn’t turn back! Smith has been incredible for the Stallions. In the 2022 season, the Dual-threat would complete 131 of his 239 passes (131-239) for 1,573 yards with ten touchdowns and six interceptions. Great numbers from Smith, on the ground the QB would record 38 rushing attempts for 191 yards with two touchdowns! Smith would lead the Stallions to the USFL Championship game vs the Philadelphia Stars. The Stallions would win the game, a very hard-fought battle from the whole team.
J’Mar Smith would reflect on the 2022 season:
“Amazing season I feel like. It was a lot meaning having every player in one hub but it was always jokes n competition. Glad we finished the job we set forward at the beginning of that season.”
Smith would talk about what it was like being a champion!
“Being a USFL champion was somewhat a reliever, Coach Skip and I worked for a conference championship, which we never got. So winning with coach and the great teammates I had left a great memory. The whole season.”
2023 Season:
Smith's season would be cut short due to a season-ending ring finger injury. The QB would play appear in one game of the 2023 season, recording 160 passing yards with one touchdown and one interception. The Quarterback has hopes to bounce back to full strength.
J’Mar would talk about future plans and goals.
“Who knows what could happen but I do know there will be great football. Maybe be a joint game with the XFL, with more players, more salary, and extra games?? I love what they do for the game. For me, I just plan on being healthy maintaining the goal I had for this year, and taking that same mindset going forward.”
In the meantime:
In the meantime, J’Mar Smith has been streaming on Twitch. The QB is one of the funniest streamers out there and it gives fans the chance to speak to the QB. Smith is always replying to comments and just having a great time!
More about the writer:
My name is Karver Jordan, I’m a high schooler who is writing in New England. I enjoy sharing my sports knowledge with everyone. My goal is to help get the fans to get a better understanding of Teams, Players, and more. If you enjoyed this piece of writing check me out on Instagram and Twitter!
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