2024 • TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON
Season: Redshirt season...Appeared in four games...Finished with 22 carries for 152 yards, with a long rush of 78 yards, Penn State's longest rush of the season.
Washington (11/9): Made his collegiate debut...Rushed for 95 yards on five carries, including a 78-yard rush in the fourth quarter...The 78-yard rush is PSU's longest offensive play this season. at Purdue (11/16): Gained 37 yards on eight carries with a long run of 13 yards. Maryland (11/30): Rushed five times for 14 yards with a long run of 12 yards...Recorded his first career reception. SMU (12/22): Tallied six yards on four carries.
HIGH SCHOOL
Played at Catholic Memorial High School for head coach Bill Young...Led Catholic Memorial to a 10-3 record and an appearance in the state semifinals as a senior...Helped the Crusaders to a 13-1 mark and state runner-up title as a junior...Led Crusaders to a 14-0 record and a state championship as a sophomore...Earned all-state honors...Was selected all-conference twice and all-region two times...As a junior, tallied 1,600 all-purpose yards...Collected 1,800 all-purpose yards as a sophomore...Rated as a consensus four-star prospect...Tabbed as the No. 17 running back and No. 2 player in Wisconsin by Rivals...Ranked as the No. 286 overall prospect, No. 21 running back and No. 3 prospect in the state by ESPN...Rated as the No. 23 running back and No. 3 prospect in Wisconsin by 247Sports...Recognized as the No. 3 prospect in Wisconsin by On3...Also competed in track & field.
PERSONAL
Full name is Corey Mathias Smith...Son of Corrie Smith and John Crowley Sr...Has a brother, John Crowley Jr., and three sisters, Ahvie Smith, YaMaree Smith and Amadee Smith...Hobbies including working out, playing video games and spending time with friends and family...Undecided on a major.