Harrison Smith is an American football safety who plays in the National Football League for the Minnesota Vikings. He was born on February 2, 1989 (Thursday) in Augusta(consolidated city-county in Richmond County), Georgia, United States.The 32-year-old is 6 ft 2 inches(1.88m) tall and weighs 214 lb(97kg). Smith goes by many nicknames due to his prowess on the field including Bonecrusher, Dirty Harry, Gangster White Boy, Hit Man, and The Heartbreak Kid. His horoscope sign is Aquarius(The Water -Bearer) while his Chinese zodiac is the Snake. Not much is known about his religion except the fact that he is highly invested in giving back to a catholic school in East Tennessee. Let us discover to find out Harrison Smith Girlfriend
Whatever the sport, Harrison grew up wanting to do it all. From an early age, Smith's competitive spirit and drive to be the best made him a versatile multisport athlete who was prepared to overcome any challenge. Perhaps the reason he grew up to love sports is that his whole family is filled up with great sportsmen and women. His father Dr. Steven J. Smith, before being a successful surgeon was a basketball player along with his mother, Susan Smith who went on trials for a professional team in 1974. Harrison isn't the only athlete in the smith family. His two brothers, Garrett and Stuart are former sportsmen too. Harrison also has a sister Natalie.
About Harrison Smith Education
His journey to greatness started at Knoxville High School in Tennessee where he was awarded the Gatorade Football Player of the year award at all of Tennessee. He alternated his medals between basketball, soccer, track, and football although his passion was football. He was scouted by many universities from Alabama, Auburn, Notre Dame, and Tennessee but his pick was Notre Dame.
In 2008 as a sophomore Smith started 9 games and recorded 57 tackles. As a junior in 2009, he started 6 games at strong safety and transitioned to strongside linebacker for the remainder of the season. He ended up recording 93 tackles. In 2011 he was accepted into a Notre Dame graduate program. He served as team captain in his final year.
Harrison Smith Relationship Status
Harrison is able to maintain a very low profile despite being a prominent figure. He is not married but he has a girlfriend Madison Bankston but they haven't stated any further steps in their relationship. Neither of them has confirmed this relationship with the public. In all his years of being a celebrity Smith has not been associated with any rumor or controversial information.
Harrison Smith's Girlfriend Madison
Not much information is known about their relationship. Harrison's friendship with Kyle Rudolph goes a long way than just teammates. Their friendship extends to their families. Rudolph's wife Jordan is a former Notre Dame cheerleader whom smith knew in college. Smiths' girlfriend is close to Jordan too as they play tennis together twice a week. Their parents also knew each other and were very close.
Smiths' girlfriend Madison Bayless Bankston is the daughter of Kim Hudgens and Edward Bankston. Madison has one brother Steven Crockett. Her father died in a motorcycle accident on March 16 2013 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Smiths' girlfriend graduated in the year 2009, from the University of Tennessee, prior to that she attended Albany High School where she participated in track and field. Madison is the assistant director of Friends of Literacy as well as the accountant manager at Sum Total Systems.
Harrison Smith Kid
Currently, Smith is still in the early stages of his relationship with Madison hence they do not have any kids at the moment.
Harrison Smith Random Facts
Before becoming friends Smith and Kyle fought each other in the field. Smith is number 22 in the Minnesota Vikings. Smith participated in a firefighters challenge in new york together with his cousin Elaine Hendrix. He is one of the most productive safeties. His friend Denis Leary is an actor and producer. Smith competed against Jamarca Sanford and Andrew Sendejo to be the Minnesota Viking's free safety. His coach is Mike Zimmer. One of Smiths' favorite quotes is " I don't want to say never, but I don't see myself doing stuff like that. It's not me. It would make me uncomfortable. The psychological part-that would affect me."
Harrison Smith Net Worth
As of 2021, Harrison Smiths' net worth is roughly 20 million us dollars. After redshirting as a freshman in 2007 he emerged as a star in 2008. Smith began his career as a linebacker. In 2012 Smith was drafted in the first round of the Minnesota Vikings after trading up with the Baltimore Ravens. The same year he was signed by the Minnesota Vikings to a 4- year $ 7.13 million contract with $ 5.78 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $ 3.63 million. Smith was graded the third-best player in the NFL by Pro Football Focus in 2017. In 2018 he was named to his third straight Pro Bowl. Afterward, he was named first-team All-Pro. He followed with a fourth consecutive Pro Bowl in 2019 and second-team All-Pro.
