Tyanthony Smith is a 6’2″ 200 lbs linebacker for the Jasper Bulldogs from Jasper, Texas. Tyanthony is a 3 star prospect who has offers from Power 5 schools such as Alabama, LSU, Texas A&M, Notre Dame, Baylor and Texas to list some of the 24 offers he has earned. Tyanthony had a big year for the Bulldogs averaging around 11 tackles per game, to go with 6 tackles for loss. Tyanthony is a linebacker who is crucial to a team’s success. He can diagnose the play and fly in to make the tackle due to his speed. He flies into the backfield and is not afraid to lay the lumber on his opponents. Check out our Q&A below!
When do you start playing football?
7 years old
What is your favorite thing about playing football?
The competitiveness and the brotherhood that comes with through the process
What have you learned the most from your coach?
You can’t be mentally weak. You have to be mentally strong before you become physically strong
What has been your favorite football memory?
Opening game against Silsbee. I end up hitting a dude on the sideline, and got hit of the week
What sports do you play outside of football?
Used to play basketball and track but after a surgery, just in offseason training
Who is the player you idolize your game after?
Micah Parsons and Isaiah Simmons due to their versatility
What is your favorite NFL team?
Dallas Cowboys
Who do you consider to be your role model?
My older cousin Myles
How do you balance school and football?
Coach told me “If you can do good in the classroom , you can do well on the field”
How do you prepare for a game?
Practice makes perfect. Pregame, I turn on music and talk with my friends
Who is your favorite artist?
NBA YoungBoy
What is the best aspect of your game?
My sideline-to-sideline speed, and effort
What separates you from others?
My effort. I feel like I can give the same effort all 4 quarters
What is your definition of being a good teammate?
Being a leader. Kinda helping them, and talking to them through encouragement
