AINIAS SMITH NEWS

Texas A&M players chime in on Bobby Petrino, how he 'sparked the energy' McKinnley Jackson, Ainias Smith and Fadil Diggs rolled up to SEC Media Days looking sharp in their suits, and that’s an important detail bec...

JULY 19, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Morning Brew: Texas A&M receiver Ainias Smith says NIL was a factor in Aggies' drop in 2022 Texas A&M receiver Ainias Smith said at SEC Media Days NIL caused some selfishness that hurt the Aggies in 2022.

JULY 18, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Texas A&M receiver Smith to return for fifth season

Star receiver Ainias Smith will return to Texas A&M for another season

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Texas A&M's Ainias Smith returning, won't go to draft Smith had until Friday's deadline to remove his name from consideration and opt out of the draft.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Returning to College Station Smith (ankle) announced Thursday via his personal Twitter account that he'll return to Texas A&M for the 2023 season.

Impact Rather than entering the 2023 NFL Draft or pursuing his options at another school during the upcoming fall, the 5-foot-10, 190-pound wideout will stick around in College Station for his fifth and final year of eligibility. Smith was limited to just four appearances in 2022 after suffering a season-ending fractured ankle in September and requiring surgery, but he should re-emerge as the No. 1 wideout for a rebuilt Texas A&M receiving corps during the upcoming season. Over his first four seasons with the Aggies, Smith has tallied 127 catches for 1,612 yards and 17 touchdowns while also carrying 67 times for 384 yards and four scores.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No. 17 Texas A&M seeks 2-0 SEC start at Mississippi State

Having seen his team regain its swagger since an upset loss, Jimbo Fisher now wants consistency from No. 17 Texas A&M

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Texas A&M faces tough test against Mississippi State after losing Ainias Smith for season Mississippi State awaits as the quintessential trap game Saturday. The Texas A&M offense is still sputtering and the Aggies will be without...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Texas A&M's Ainias Smith out for rest of season Texas A&M senior receiver Ainias Smith will miss the remainder of the season with a lower-body injury, coach Jimbo Fisher confirmed Monday....

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Texas A&M loses top WR Ainias Smith for season with injury Texas A&M wide receiver Ainias Smith will miss the rest of the 2022 college football season with a lower body injury he suffered on Saturday...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Texas A&M loses top WR Ainias Smith for season with injury Texas A&M wide receiver Ainias Smith will miss the rest of the 2022 college football season with a lower body injury he suffered on Saturday...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

AP Top 25 Reality Check: Unbeaten Kansas left out again

A 4-0 start put Kansas atop the others receiving votes pile in The Associated Press college football poll, 41 points behind No. 25 Kansas State

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Requires season-ending surgery Smith will undergo season-ending ankle surgery this week, Billy Liucci of TexAgs.com reports.

Impact Smith was seen in a boot after his leg was rolled up on during the second half of Saturday's game against Arkansas. He sustained a broken fibula which is expected to heal on its own, but he'll require surgery to address an ankle injury. The senior will miss the remainder of the season but hopes to be ready to participate in pre-draft workouts. Over his four seasons at Texas A&M, Smith secured 127 of 207 targets for 1,612 yards and 17 touchdowns while rushing 67 times for 384 yards and four scores.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted with boot Smith (lower leg) was seen wearing a boot on Texas A&M's sideline after exiting Saturday's game, Travis L. Brown of The Bryan-College Station Eagle reports

Impact Smith got rolled up on his leg during the second half against Arkansas, and now appears unlikely to return given his status on the sideline. The senior wideout caught 14 passes (22 targets) for 259 yards and two touchdowns over the first three games this season, leaving Chase Lane and Evan Stewart to take over the bulk of the Aggies' receiving production.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Johnson steps in, No. 24 Texas A&M beats No. 13 Miami 17-9

Max Johnson threw for 140 yards and a touchdown in his first start for No. 24 Texas A&M and the Aggies beat No. 13 Miami 17-9 on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 24 A&M hosts No. 13 Miami after upset by App State

This was supposed to be the year Texas A&M finally took the next step and contended with Alabama for the SEC title

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 6 Texas A&M hosts App State team coming off thriller

Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher has long admired Appalachian State and knows it’s never been a team to take lightly

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

King throws 3 TDs as No. 6 Texas A&M downs Sam Houston 31-0

Haynes King threw for a career-high 364 yards and three long touchdowns to lead No. 6 Texas A&M to a 31-0 win over Sam Houston Saturday in a game that included an almost three-hour...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 6 Texas A&M kicks off season against Sam Houston

Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher has been coaching for more than 30 years and this is his 13th season as a head coach

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fisher names King starting QB for No. 6 Texas A&M in opener

Haynes King will start for the sixth-ranked Texas A&M Aggies in their opener against Sam Houston State on Saturday

AUGUST 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notes on Texas A&M's offense coming out of fall camp (VIP) Gigem 247 gives you a look at the Aggies' offense coming out of fall camp as they head into game week for the season opener versus Sam Houst...

AUGUST 26, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Suspension lifted Smith had his suspension lifted by Texas A&M on Tuesday after the university reviewed his arrest from last week, Mark Berman of KRIV Fox 26 reports.

Impact The senior wideout was automatically suspended per athletics department policy last week after being arrested and charged on counts of driving while intoxicated, unlawful carrying of a weapon and marijuana possession, but attorney Craig Greening said Tuesday "the university believes in his [Smith's] innocence" and chose to lift the suspension after reviewing the case. Smith caught 47 of 81 targets for 509 yards and six touchdowns in 12 games last year and will enter 2022 as the Aggies' top wide receiver.

JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Harsin emboldened by players' support, says Auburn has unity

Auburn coach Bryan Harsin says his program has renewed unity following an offseason inquiry that threatened his job status

JULY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Texas A&M's Ainias Smith arrested on DWI, weapons, pot charges Texas A&M receiver Ainias Smith was arrested early Wednesday on charges of driving while intoxicated, unlawful carrying of a weapon and poss...

JULY 20, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Texas A&M's Smith arrested on DWI, weapons, pot charges

Texas A&M receiver Ainias Smith has been arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated, unlawful carrying of a weapon and possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana

JULY 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aggies' Ainias Smith Arrested on DWI, Weapon Charges The wide receiver was scheduled to attend SEC media days Thursday.

JULY 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM