Chris Smelley

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Chris Smelley is a record setting high school quarterback from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States.

In his career Smelley set Alabama High School Athletic Association records for yards in a single game (585), and season (4,120). He also set AHSAA records for touchdown passes in a season (59),and for a career (134).

While attending American Christian Academy in Tuscaloosa, the 6'3" 213lb Smelley played on three state championship baseball teams and was the Class 1A Player of the Year for 2005.

On February 1st 2006 Smelley signed a national letter of intent to play football at The University of South Carolina.

Smelley has been listed as one of ESPN.com's "Class of 2006" members, as a top-rated football prospect. [1]

Smelley has made two appearances in a backup role for the Gamecocks. Through the first two games of the 2006 season he has completed 9 of 15 passes for 112 yards. He currently has a QB rating of 122.7.

Smelley suffered a heel injury sometime during a practice and will appearantly be granted a medical redshirt.

He is also considering playing baseball for the gamecocks and is currently in a relationship with Josie Barrineau.