| Michigan Wolverines | |
|---|---|
| Position | Cornerback |
| Class | Senior |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (2005-02-01) February 1, 2005[1] |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Skyridge (Lehi, Utah) |
| College | |
| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at ESPN | |
Smith Snowden (born February 1, 2005) is an American college football cornerback for the Michigan Wolverines. He previously played for the Utah Utes.
Early life
Snowden attended Skyridge High School in Lehi, Utah.[2] As a senior, he notched 28 tackles, six interceptions, and four total touchdowns.[3] Coming out of high school, Snowden was rated as a four-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Utah Utes over offers from schools such as BYU, Northwestern, Penn, Stanford, and Yale.[4][5]
College career
Utah
Snowden enrolled at the University of Utah in 2023. As a freshman, Snowden got his first defensive reps in week eleven, playing 37 snaps and recording three tackles in a win over Arizona State.[6] He appeared in eleven games that year and had seven total tackles.[7][8] As a sophomore in 2024, Snowden recorded his first career interception on a pass thrown by Bryson Barnes in a win over Utah State.[9] In the final game against UCF, he had his first career touchdown, returning an interception 13 yards. Snowden finished the 2024 season with 48 tackles, two interceptions and ten pass breakups. He also returned kicks the final four games. As a junior in 2025, Snowden was a second-team All-Big 12 Conference selection at cornerback, recording 37 tackles, two interceptions and eleven pass breakups. He also returned kicks and played part-time on offense, finishing with eight carries for 40 yards and a touchdown, along with 13 receptions for 57 yards. His first career rushing touchdown came against UCLA in the first game of the season.[10][11] After his junior year, he entered the NCAA transfer portal.
Michigan
In January 2026, Snowden transferred to the University of Michigan, following head coach Kyle Whittingham from Utah.[12]
References
- ^ "Smith Snowden CB Utah". nfldraftbuzz.com. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
- ^ Reynolds, Kevin (May 20, 2023). "After sprinting to glory, four-star cornerback Smith Snowden is ready to join Utah football team". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ Coles, Joe (December 12, 2022). "4-star Skyridge cornerback Smith Snowden commits to Utah". Deseret News. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ Bodkin, Michelle (December 12, 2022). "Four-Star CB Smith Snowden Joins Slew Of Local Talent Heading To Utah". KSL Sports. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ Newman, Josh (December 12, 2022). "Utah football gets commitment from 4-star cornerback Smith Snowden". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ Coles, Joe (November 9, 2023). "'He played exceptionally well': True freshman DB Smith Snowden emerging on Utes' defense". Deseret News. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ Bartle, Steve (August 11, 2024). "Utah Football's Smith Snowden Is Primed And Ready For More". KSL Sports. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ Olsen, Hans; Garrad, Scott (July 2024). "60 in 60: #43 Utah's Smith Snowden (Cornerback)". KSL Sports. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ Holt, Chandler (September 14, 2024). "Utah CB Smith Snowden Pulls Down Highlight Interception Off Bryson Barnes Throw". KSL Sports. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
- ^ "Smith Snowden Utah Bio". University of Utah Athletics. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
- ^ "Smith Snowden Statistics". Sports Reference. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
- ^ Angulo, Blair (January 13, 2026). "Michigan lands impact transfer Smith Snowden". 247Sports. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
External links
- Utah Utes bio
