Donovan Smith is an American football quarterback for the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
Entering the 2022 season, Smith competed for the starting quarterback position against Tyler Shough and Behren Morton. Shough was named the team’s week one starter on August 21.
Though started the game against Murray State, but exited the game after the first quarter due to a possible injury and was replaced by Smith.
Smith started Texas Tech’s game against no. 25 Houston. The Red Raiders jumped out to a 17–3 halftime lead, but the Cougars stormed back in the second half due in part to three interceptions by Smith, including one that was returned 54 yards for a touchdown.
Where did Donovan Smith go to high school?
Smith originally attended Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nevada, mainly playing as a wide receiver while also serving as the team’s backup quarterback.
Donovan would transfer to Frenship High School in the Lubbock, Texas suburb of Wolfforth before the 2019–20 school year.
Smith finished his senior season completing 212-of-328 passes for 3,114 yards with 26 touchdowns and 8 interceptions along with 489 rushing yards and 14 rushing touchdowns.
