Newbury Park QB Brady Smigiel even hungrier after winning title

First in a series of stories, profiling the best secondary football players by position. Today, Brady Smigiel, Newbury Park Quarterback.

Honored as the player of the year of the Times in 2024. He spent more than 3,200 yards. Finished 49 Touché passes. Won a championship in division 2 of the southern section. Engaged in Michigan for the university. Evaluated a five-star quarterly by a recruitment service.

Brady Smigiel from Newbury Park High did everything he wanted to do in high school before his last year?

“I can say that I am even more swallowed,” said 6 feet 5 inches and 210 pounds.

His former receiver Shane Rosenthal, who is now at UCLA, has known Smigiel since their days of tee-ball. Rosenthal said his best friend was never satisfied.

“He knows there are things to improve,” said Rosenthal. “This is only the beginning of his career. He then has the university and, hopefully, the NFL. It is not his final destination. He knows where he wants to go.”

Smigiel intends to keep the pedal in the metal while he is playing his last season under his father, head coach Joe Smigiel. It was he who threw a container filled with Gatorade on his father’s head last season, taking an unpleasant look because Dad had a cold and didn’t need to get wet.

Everything is forgiven and his father would gladly accept another soaked with a small warning this time. The challenge for the son will consist in developing chemistry with his new group of receivers and progressing on reading the defenses, which he did extraordinarily well by passing his interceptions to three last season after 14 in 2023.

“There is no replacement for Shane, but there are very good athletes who have arrived,” said Smigiel.

Despite its success in the past three seasons, which includes 11,222 yards and 147 affected, Smigiel insists that he has not lost his goal.

“There is a new challenge every season and knowing that I go to university in less than a year is making me even hungry,” he said. “I want to be able to improve myself every day.”

In April, an example of his day was to go to school at 6:30 am and go home at 8 p.m. after training sessions, courses and training. He entrusted his training to a dedicated staff to give him the tools to succeed.

“You just want to become stronger and faster,” he said. “I am a high waist, so there is a lot of mass to put weight. I dropped bad books and started working on my speed training to become more explosive. ”

He joined Michigan, believing that the school is best suited to its quarter style, its academics and its development on and off the field. He continues his dream – the NFL. He remembers having been inspired after looking at the draft with the former Newbury Park and the defensive back of the NFL Darnay Holmes.

Newbury Park coach Joe Smigiel with the sons Brady, on the left, and beautiful.

(Nick Koza)

“My dream was to be in the NFL all my life,” he said. “Darnay was with us and the draft was on and my mother had a conversation with him. He was at my age right now and his dream was to play in the NFL and the fact that it happened and can happen to the people you know, it really opened my eyes and is 100% one of my dreams. “

During a nutritional break last spring, Smigiel dragged with Rosenthal and was looking for future schedules for Michigan and UCLA. The Bruins will be in Ann Arbor in 2026, the Wolverines coming to the pink Bowl in 2027. The best friends make plans.

“We will make a jersey exchange,” said Rosenthal. “I want to be on the same ground again.”

Smigiel has matured throughout high school. He has constantly grew up, whether at school, his physical dimensions or his faith. Its new offensive coordinator, the former quarter of Utah, Cam Rising, helps him become even more prepared for the following level.

Smigiel’s trip continues, and it will be a tour to follow.

Wednesday: Valencia Running Back Brian Bonner.

The quarters to watch

Bryson Beaver, Vista Murrieta, 6-3, 195, Sr.: Oregon Commit passed for 3,214 yards, 33 touched last season

Corin Berry, Charter Oak, 6-3, 185, Sr. Purdue Commit passed for 3,034 yards, 33 affected in 2024

Wyatt Brown, Sherman Oaks Notre Dame, 6-4, 190, Sr .: Santa Monica Transfer is ready for the League mission

Luke Fahey, Mission Viejo, 6-0, 185, Sr.: Ohio State Commit to a big arm, a good instinct and is large in the clutch

Ryan Hopkins, Mater Dei, 6-3, 190, Sr.: Wisconsin Commit is one of the fastest QB of the State

Jaden Jefferson, Cathedral, 5-9, 175, Jr.: Completed 68% of his passes with only four interceptions

Koa Malau’ulu, St. John Bosco, 6-2, 175, So.: Throw for 19 hit in the first year

Ryan Rakowski, Palos Verdes, 5-11, 170, Jr.: Beginning for 2,809 yards, 24 hit last season

Oscar Rios, Downey, 6-3, 180, Sr.: Arizona Commit is an excellent passer, runner and chef

Brady Smigiel, Newbury Park, 6-5, 210, Sr.: Michigan Commit passed for 147 TD in three seasons