Campbell University

Prep: Attended Kent Island high school where he wrestled for Coach Rusty Smith ... Was a three year team captain for the Buccaneers ... Started his freshman wrestling at 115 lbs. before a midseason injury that resulted in knee surgery ... Finished second in the state, and was a regional and district champion as a sophomore ... He also helped the team finish as state finalists ... As a junior he finished third in the state and was the district champion at 145 weight class ... Team finished the year as the state champions ... During his senior campaign he finished second in the state and was the regional and district champion ... Recorded a 33-1 win-loss total during his senior year nad totaled 135 wins with only nine loses throughout high school ... 

Personal: Son of Daniel and April Smith ... Brother of Zane and Zoey ... Full name is Daniel Zachary Smith ... Intends to major in finance ... Played football at his high school where he was a senior captain that had the most combined rushing and passing yard totals, was the first team safety of the year and the offensive player of the year ... During his junior year he had the most receiving yards and was the all conference utility player of the year ...