For more than 1 1/2 years, Grandview (TX) High School quarterback Zach Smith has held his pledge solidly to Baylor. During a camp in Waco on June 1, 2014, the 6-foot-4, 223-pound signal caller was offered on the spot by the Baylor staff and Smith opted to pull the trigger immediately.

Former Baylor offensive coordinator Philip Montgomery spotted Smith in the midst of 125 prospects on campus during the camp and when Montgomery left to take the head coaching position at Tulsa prior to the 2015 season, Kendal Briles moved into the coordinator position and assured Smith he was the quarterback they wanted. Head coach Art Briles was also always quick to confirm what Montgomery and his son saw in Smith.

Now, after finishing up his senior season by leading Grandview to a 12-1 record and a whopping 48.9 points per game, Smith is only four weeks separated from beginning his first semester in Waco and he can't wait to enter into the realm of workouts with Coach Kaz Kazadi and staff until Spring workouts begin.

BearsTruth caught up with Zach and his family to talk about his past, present, future, and official visit that occurred December 5th. Smith's head coach Casey Walraven released his new film on the 10th for BearsTruth.

BearsTruth: We're going to throw some questions out for you, just random questions so people will know more about you. Then some specifics on you, your career, and what you want to do in your time at Baylor.

Zach Smith: Yes sir.

BearsTruth: Tell us your favorite food.

Zach Smith: Steak and potatoes.

BearsTruth: What is your favorite sport besides football?

Zach Smith: Baseball.

BearsTruth: If you're not playing sports and have free time, what will you be doing?

Zach Smith: Hunting and fishing.

BearsTruth: Can you name all of the awards throughout your career?

Zach Smith: All of them?

• Baseball Freshman Season: Academic All-District, 1st Team All-District SS, 2nd Team All-County SS

• Football Sophomore season: Academic All-District, All-State Honorable Mention, District Newcomer of the Year, All-County Newcomer of the Year, Texas HS Soph Super Elite Team QB, Texas HS Class 2A Elite Team QB

• Baseball: Academic All-District, 1st Team All-District P, 1st Team All-County P, 3rd Team All-State P

• Football Junior season: Academic All-District, All-State 3rd Team QB, 1st Team All-District, All-County Offensive MVP, TXHSF Class 3A Built Ford Tough Player of the Week, Student Sports National Player of the Week

• Baseball: Academic All-District, All-District MVP P, All-County MVP P, TXSWA Honorable Mention All-State P

• Senior season: Academic All-District, District Offensive MVP, TXHSF Class 3A Built Ford Tough Player of the Week, Semper Fi All-American, and awaiting All-County and All-State releases

• BearsTruth: What was the most memorable thing about your high school career?

Zach Smith: Leading my team to an undefeated district championship and going three rounds deep in the playoffs this year and how much fun along the way it was and ending in the top 10 in Texas football history in passing yards and touchdown passes for all classifications. Pitching in the regional final and pitching three no hitters. Also, being selected as Student Sports National Player of the Week, Built Ford Tough Player of the Week twice, and being selected as a Semper Fi All-American. And getting a scholarship to Baylor!

BearsTruth: Can you tell us your career stats?

Zach Smith: 10,342 yards, 116 passing touchdowns, and I'm not sure on rushing, but I had 350 yards and 6 touchdowns this year, 46 in the air, and 8 interceptions.

BearsTruth: Why Baylor?

Zach Smith: Why not Baylor? It's one of the top programs in the nation, top coaching staff, their offense is what I've run in Grandview for the past four years and I see myself excelling in this program and reaching my goals of pro football. On top of that, I'll be getting my degree from a great university.

BearsTruth: What are you looking forward to the most once on campus?

Zach Smith: Building relationships, getting my education, playing football, and fulfilling my goals.

BearsTruth: Do you know your roommate or major yet?

Zach Smith: As far as I know, it'll be Tren('Davian Dickson). My major is undecided.

BearsTruth: Current height and weight?

Zach Smith: 6-foot-4, 223-pounds.

BearsTruth: What would you like to say to Baylor fans?

Zach Smith: I'm coming down there to work hard and being the starting QB for the Baylor Bears and attempt to bring more championships and a national championship to Baylor. You're not going to find anyone that's going to work harder to try to reach their goals than I am. Getcha popcorn ready! Gonna sling it all over the field!

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On Smith's official visit he was hosted by Jarrett Stidham and the two have formed a strong bond after Stidham signed post Smith commitment. Stidham accompanied Smith and his family to the Baylor Club on Friday and for a postgame meal Saturday. He also was with them on a campus tour. The Smith family ended their visit with Kaz Kazadi and his entire staff on what they would be doing for each of the recruits in attendance once enrolled. All were impressed.

QB Comparison: It is always difficult to compare a special arm talent like Smith to anyone at the high school level, but there is one which sticks out in body, mind, footwork, and arm to more than a few observers. The one they all point to is Matthew Stafford of Highland Park/Georgia/Detroit Lions fame. Smith has an effortless release and spin on the ball rarely seen at any high school level. When Zach wants to get the ball outside it gets there and fast. He also shows great touch on short passes across the middle and leads his receivers to gain maximum yardage. While not a dual-threat QB, Smith does have enough speed to gain yardage on reads and scrambles as evidenced by his film.

Smith finished his Grandview High School career as 9th all time in passing yardage and 10th all time in touchdown passes for all classifications in Texas High School history. He will play in the Semper Fi All-American Bowl on January 3rd in Carson, California at the StubHub Center along with future teammate Kenan Ivy on FoxSports 1.