DITR: Brody Smith QB, Archbishop Hannan High School (Covington, LA)

Archbishop Hannan QB Brody Smith (Photo taken by Andy Bryson)

Brody Smith is a 5’11” 165lbs senior QB at Archbishop Hannan. Brody is a high-IQ player and physical athlete. Brody is a dual sport athlete, he plays shortstop in baseball. Brody is excited to get out on the field to play for first-year head coach Steve Soper. Brody is one of those kids you want on your team, He is an outstanding leader on and off the field and finds ways to improve his teammates. Brody’s goal for this season is to stay healthy, he has had some trouble in the past with injuries but he thinks if he can stay healthy he can do some amazing things this season.

Archbishop Hannan QB Brody Smith (Photo taken by Andy Bryson)

I recently had the honor if interviewing brody this past week, this skilled and insightful QB gave some outstanding responses.

  1. Who is your favorite NFL/college player after which you try to model your game?

I have been a Tom Brady fan my entire life. I love the way he makes everyone around him better and simply just a winner.

Archbishop Hannan QB Brody Smith

2. What is your favorite thing about playing the QB?

My favorite thing about playing QB is the pressure that comes with it. The entire team looks up to me and anticipates me to lead the offense on and off the field.

Archbishop Hannan QB Brody Smith

3. What are some goals that you have for this season? They can be personal or team goals.

My main goal is to turn the Hannan program around. I want to be remembered as the reason that this culture is changed.

Archbishop Hannan QB Brody Smith

4. As a 4-year player, how has that experience benefited you in developing your skills?

Yes, having the 4 years of experience has 100% helped me on my skills. I had the opportunity to play both receiver and safety before moving to QB my junior year. This made me understand how football is played from both sides of the ball at different positions. This has also gave me the opportunity to get bigger, stronger, and faster.

Archbishop Hannan QB Brody Smith

5. I know you guys haven’t had the best start to the season, What are some things that you think the team or yourself need to work on to turn things around?

This is obviously not the start that anyone hopes on. I think the team has grown each and every week. In order to turn things around I think we need to play like we know all 4 quarters. We also need to find a little grit and play the mental game.

Archbishop Hannan QB Brody Smith

Archbishop Hannan QB Brody Smith (Photo taken by Andy Bryson)

6. How was the transition from safety to QB like? Was it always something you planned on doing or was it a coaching decision?

I played QB my entire life before getting to high school, so it was not difficult at all. I think me playing safety was something that best helped the team that year. I most definitely planned on moving to QB my junior and senior year.

Archbishop Hannan QB Brody Smith

7. What is your biggest strength on the field?

I believe my biggest strength on the field is the ability to use my speed and extend plays.

Archbishop Hannan QB Brody Smith

8. Who is your biggest inspiration? Who motivates you to be the absolute best every day?

My biggest inspiration is God. God inspires me everyday by giving me the ability to be the best person possible.

Archbishop Hannan QB Brody Smith