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Philadelphia Eagles select Ainias Smith in the fifth round, 152nd overall

April 27, 2024
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On Saturday, Ainias Smith became the highest-selected Texas A&M receiver in six years when he was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Previously, Christian Kirk was A&M’s most recently drafted receiver. He was a second round selection in 2018.

In his A&M career, Smith accumulated 180 receptions, 2,407 yards and 19 touchdowns. He also averaged 10.2 yards on 82 punt returns. Smith returned punts for touchdowns against South Carolina in 2021 and against Arkansas this season.

Smith caught 16 passes for 190 yards in his freshman season. However, depth issues resulted in his moving to running back for the Texas Bowl. He rushed for 54 yards on seven carries in a 24-21 victory over Oklahoma State.

As a sophomore, he opened the 2020 season as the Aggies’ starting running back. He rushed for 51 yards on 10 carries and scored a touchdown in a 17-12 victory over Vanderbilt.

However, Isaiah Spiller rushed for 117 yards in that game. That enabled Smith to shift back to receiver.

As a full-time receiver, he caught 43 passes for 564 yards and six touchdowns in 2020. The next season, he had 47 catches for 509 yards and six touchdowns.

Last season, he had only 15 catches for 291 yards and two touchdowns before the injury against Arkansas.

However, he came back this season to catch 53 passes for 795 yards and two touchdowns.

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Philadelphia Eagles select Ainias Smith in the fifth round, 152nd overall

10,457 Views | 23 Replies | Last: 7 mo ago by czar_iv
TheWoodsAg
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Rooting hard for this guy.
Shooz in Katy
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Shoooz!!!!!!!!

Congratulations my guy! Shred those D's and cash those checks!!! More greatness to come!!!
NoahAg
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Wow, good for him. Did not think he would be drafted this early. Can't believe that Kirk was our last receiver drafted.
Maroon Flash
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Boom!
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Boozin B 77
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The Collective
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Sorry, gotta hate him now.
Signem
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The Eagles just got a MAJOR steal. Ainias will make them proud, he'll be like the Tom Brady of receivers before his career is over.
I Like Turtles
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Fly Eagles Fly!
Conchovalleyag
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Please trade him immediately
alamogeorge
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Steal of the draft.
"You may all go to hell, and I will go to Aggieland!" -Davy Crockett
NoahAg
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Signem said:

The Eagles just got a MAJOR steal. Ainias will make them proud, he'll be like the Tom Brady of receivers before his career is over.

Greatest WR of all time? Bit of a stretch but I'll take it.
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My favorite Aggie football player over the last two years. Guy makes things happen and wills good things...I hate the Eagles but I wish Ainias all the best
The world looks yellow to a jaundiced eye
WC94
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Philly is kicking our ass. They got S. Barkley we didn't even talk to Derick Henry. I don't think we make the playoffs this year.
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Congratulations to Ainias Smith on being the fourth Aggie drafted.
Cojack
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Congrats Sub Zero!
WestHoustonAg79
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Dallas fans…
TAMU74
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Good luck Mr. Smith.
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The Collective said:

Sorry, gotta hate him now.
This. I want all Ags to go anywhere in the NFL, except Philly or Washington. Now I gotta root for Anias to do well, but still lose every game.
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I bet Ainias is pumped. Good for him
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Layne Staley
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Steal of the draft. He plays like a first rounder next year. Gonna draft him for my FF league late round
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