RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky University defensive back Mike Smith Jr. has been named to the 2024 Walter Camp FCS All-American First Team on Tuesday as announced by the Walter Camp Football Foundation.
 
The selection marks Smith's second first team All-American honors and fourth overall this postseason having previously been named first team by the AFCA, third team by FCS Central, and fourth team by Phil Steele.
 
In his final season at EKU, Smith had a standout season as one of the top pass defenders in all of college football being rated as the 10^th best safety in Division I football, FCS and FBS by Pro Football Focus.
 
The Jacksonville, Fla. native led the Colonels' defense as a captain with 63 total tackles, four interceptions, six pass breakups, and one forced fumble.
 
His high level of play also earned him an invitation to the 100^th annual East-West Shrine Bowl as a top prospect ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.
 
The annual all-star game will be played on Jan. 30 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas in front of coaches and staff from all 32 NFL teams.