Jaxon Smolik

#14· Temple ·QB ·R-So ·2027 Draft · Van Meter, Iowa

6'1"Height 205 lbWeight

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High School Background

★★★

Stars

#734

National

#36

Position

State

HometownVan Meter, Iowa

High SchoolDowling Catholic

Transfer History

Penn State Temple 2026 ★★★

#2348

National

#146

Position

High School Offers 11

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Scouting Report

July 29, 2026

Jaxon Smolik #14

Temple · QB · R-So · 2027 Draft · Van Meter, Iowa · Dowling Catholic

6-1 · 205 lbs

3.8

Long Shot

Floor 1.6 · Ceiling 7.0

#4202 overall · #217 QB of 15102

Scouting Verdict

Won the 2026 spring quarterback competition (15-19, 241 yds, 3 TD in the Cherry & White game) after a wrist injury limited him to two appearances in 2025. Graded up to a projected FBS starter; the injury history is carried in the floor.

Ceiling · 7.0

Projected 2026 starter (QB1) — real opportunity to climb; significant upside (+3.2) · AAC draft-temper · QB premium.

Floor · 1.6

Unproven — wide downside if it doesn't translate · returning-starter role secures it; downside −2.2.

Pedigree

3★ recruit · Natl #734 · Pos #36 · State #8

Path: Penn State → Temple

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