2015 Men's Soccer Roster
Jess Smith
- Position:
- Forward/Midfielder
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 175
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Little Rock, Ark.
- High School:
- Little Rock Christian Academy
Why did you choose Davidson? “I chose Davidson because of the outstanding combination of top-tier academics with extremely competitive athletics. I wanted to be in an environment that promotes intellectual and physical excellence.”
Spear's Comments: "Jess can be a physical, athletic hand full and a striker that center backs won’t enjoy playing against. His ball striking is excellent and as his awareness and confidence develop, he can become a key contributor."
2014: Made 14 appearances off the bench for the Wildcats, taking nine shots and landing five on target… Registered his first career assist against UMass (11/2) … Took three shots and forced two saves against St. Joseph’s (11/6).
2013: Saw action in six matches off the bench as a freshman.
Before Davidson: Four-year letterwinner for Coach Barry McCaskill… Finished his high school career with 52 goals and 26 assists in 59 games… Led Little Rock Christian Academy to a pair of 5A State Championships (2010, 2013)… Named MVP of the 2013 5A State Tournament… A three-time all-conference performer… Earned all-state honors following his sophomore season… Also lettered in swimming as a senior… Member of the National Honor Society, Beta Club and Spanish Honor Society.
Personal: Son of Scott and Hollie Smith… Has a younger sister, Jordan… major is math
