If good things come to those who wait, Jake Smith is due for greatness. The career path of the one-time 5-star recruit has had its share of twists and turns. Since earning the Gatorade National Player of the Year at Notre Dame Prep in Scottsdale, Smith spent two years at Texas, missed a season due to a foot injury in 2021, missed the 2022 season while at USC, and was denied the chance to play last year due to a faulty NCAA decision following his transfer home to play for ASU. But heading into 2024 healthy and eligible, Smith has a chance to make the hometown fans proud yet again. On this episode, Jake and I discuss the lessons learned through some difficult years, what kept him going, what being back in Arizona has meant for him, the Sun Devil receiver room, and much more.