Before IHCC: Attended Rockford East High School in Rockford, Illinois... Member of the football and wrestling programs... Competed on the wrestling team under head coach Gene Smith... Three-time Illinois state qualifier... Placed third overall at the 2024 IHSA State Championship in the 285lb bracket... 2024 IHSA 2A Regional Champion in the 285lb bracket... Previously attended Sacramento City College

Personal: Born February 25, 2006 in Rockford, Illinois... Son of Carolyn Brown and Lee Smith, Sr. ... Three siblings Brena, Tomanika, and Kaliyah... Welding major