On Saturday, Dec. 11, FAU cornerback Korel Smith declared in a tweet his intentions to enter the 2022 NFL Draft. In the photo of the tweet, he gave thanks to God, his family, his coaches, and Owl Nation, along with making the announcement.
Smith began his life in Jacksonville, Fla. He went to Miramar High School where he won the team’s defensive back MVP honors at the opening regionals. He was listed among the Miami Herald’s Top-50 in the 2016 class and was rated a three-star recruit.
Smith spent five seasons at FAU.