Zach Smith was never supposed to be Baylor’s starting quarterback in 2017 or 2018. But after Seth Russell’s injury and Jarrett Stidham’s decision to transfer, Smith became the starter less than a year after graduating from high school.
In four games as a starter, Smith flashed a future that could make him the Big 12’s best quarterback in 2018. But with Anu Solomon and Charlie Brewer having strong performances in the spring, Smith still has to win the starting job.
This is the first article in a series breaking down every Baylor football player who is likely to see the field in 2017.