BUIES CREEK, N.C. – Campbell quarterback Daniel Smith has been named to the College Football Performance Awards' (CFPA) 2017 midseason watch list for the FCS National Performer of the Year Trophy. Smith is one of 36 from across the FCS on the list.

For the year, Smith has thrown for 1586 yards with 902 yards rushing, leading the Camels in both categories. His 902 yards rushing are the second most ever by a Camel, trailing only De'Shawn Jones' 2015 total of 1079. He adds seven touchdowns on the ground.

With his two TDs passing in Campbell's week nine outing against Jacksonville, he has piled up 17 touchdown tosses on the season, making Smith, just a redshirt freshman, not only Campbell's single-season leader, but its career leader in the category.

In the overtime loss to Jacksonville, Smith ran for 191 yards, the third most rushing yards by a Camel all-time and the most ever by a quarterback, with three touchdowns, including two in extra time. The Leesburg, Va. native added 185 yards through the air, completing 15-of-31 passes with two more scores.

Smith rushed for 43 yards and two touchdowns in overtime alone, adding a 17 yard TD run in the second, and passing for two touchdowns in the third quarter.

He leads the FCS in rush yards per carry (9.36), while ranking second in overall rushing yards in the nation. Smith also stands 10^th in the country in total offense per game (310.6) and 19^th in passing touchdowns.

The redshirt freshman leads the Pioneer Football League in points responsible for (144), rushing yards and total offense.

Smith was named to the STATS Jerry Rice Award watch list last week, awarded annually to the top freshman in FCS. He was also named honorable mention STATS FCS Freshman of the Week for the second time this season following his record setting day against the Dolphins.

Campbell heads to Davidson on November 4 for its final road trip of the 2017 season. The Camels return to Barker-Lane Stadium for their season finale November 11 against Drake.