Wagner College Athletics

Eli Smith is a versatile athlete who is looking to make his mark in the secondary and on special teams for the Seahawks in 2015 as a sophomore after contributing as a true freshman last season.
 
2014: Saw action in eight games as a true freshman, primarily on special teams … Credited with three tackles on the season, two of which came in the 20-0 win victory at Robert Morris (11/8) … Also recorded a tackle in the season-ending 23-10 victory at Bryant (11/22) which clinched a share of the NEC crown.

Before Wagner: A shut-down corner throughout his high school career for an Eagle program that has been dominant along the Jersey Shore for decades … Also a dangerous receiver and runner from his slot-back position on offense ... Played an integral role in leading the Eagles to an 8-4 record in his senior season … Transferred to Middletown South from St. John Vianney before his senior season … Had four interceptions, two of which he returned for touchdowns,, four tackles for loss and two fumble recoveries … On offense, he ran for 700 yards on 100 carries and eight touchdowns … Also a dangerous receiver, he corralled 37 passes for 475 yards and two touchdowns … Electric return man who averaged 18 yards per punt return and 25 yards per kickoff return ... Given first name is Elijah.