Will Smith

Will Smith is a rising star in professional ice hockey. Born on March 17, 2005, in Lexington, Massachusetts, he was drafted fourth overall by the Sharks in 2023. He is playing as a center for the San Jose Sharks in the NHL as of 2025. Before turning pro, he showcased exceptional talent at Boston College, where he became a standout player. Smith has already made a mark internationally, leading Team USA to gold medals at the 2023 World U18 Championships and the 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.

Will Smith's early days

Will Smith's junior career began with the Boston Jr. Eagles, where he played at various age levels, including 13U, 14U, and 16U AAA. He then moved to the prestigious U.S. National Team Development Program, where he competed in the USHL for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 seasons. Smith made a significant impact on the U.S. National U18 Team, scoring 51 goals and 76 assists in 60 games during the 2022-2023 season. He also played for Boston College in 2023-2024, contributing 71 points in 41 games, as per EliteSports.

Will Smith college

Will Smith had an incredible freshman season at Boston College in 2023-24. He was named a CCM/AHCA First Team All-American and was a finalist for the prestigious Hobey Baker Award. Smith earned a spot on the Hockey East First Team All-Star and Hockey East Rookie Team. He made history by becoming the first freshman to score a hat-trick in the Hockey East Tournament final, leading BC to its 12th championship as per bceagles.com. He finished the season as the nation’s leader in points (71) and assists (46), breaking multiple records for Boston College, including the most points and assists in a single season by a freshman. Smith majored in communication studies at Boston College.

Will Smith brand deals

Will Smith is recognized as a Red Bull athlete as per his Instagram bio. He shot a reel for RedBull and posted it on his Instagram handle with the caption "Thanks for getting me ready for the year @redbullusa"

Will Smith Achievements

Below are the achievements of Will Smith:

Will Smith contract

Will Smith signed a three-year contract with the San Jose Sharks worth $12.45 million, with a $285,000 signing bonus. The deal guarantees him the full $12.45 million, with an average annual salary of $4.15 million. In the 2024-25 season, he will earn a base salary of $855,000 and a signing bonus of $95,000. By the end of 2026-27, he will earn a cumulative total of $2.85 million as per Sportrac.

Will Smith parents

Will Smith is the son of Bill and Colleen Smith. He comes from a family with strong ties to Boston College as his father graduated from BC in 1990. Will also has a sister Grace, a student at Boston College. His grandfather, Francis William Smith, graduated from BC in 1956, as per bceagles.com. Will is the recipient of The Heffernan Family Men's Hockey Fund and The Walker Family Ice Hockey Scholarship.

Will Smith comes from a unique family background. His mother, Colleen Smith is from Chicago, and he is the great-great-grandson of Charles Comiskey, the original owner of the Chicago White Sox. Will fondly remembers visiting Comiskey Park (now Guaranteed Rate Field) at five for an event honoring the Comiskey family. His grandmother still has a card that grants her access to any ballpark.

“For my grandma, I think she still has a card that can get her into any ballpark,” Smith said in an interview with San Jose Hockey Now.

Despite this rich Chicago connection, Will is a Boston Red Sox fan and, although he grew up a Boston Bruins supporter, he always had a soft spot for the Chicago Blackhawks, even owning a Patrick Kane jersey. Colleen Smith still has family in Chicago.

Will Smith siblings

Will Smith has a sister Grace Smith. She was present at the 2023 NHL Draft, where Will was selected by the Sharks. She garnered attention after an accidental left hook during Will’s celebration. As Will was embracing a friend after being selected by the San Jose Sharks, Grace stepped forward, and the friend's hand seemed to make contact with her face in a video on X. Despite the surprise punch, fans quickly noted how tough Grace appeared. Grace Smith is a Boston College student.

Will Smith's social media

Will Smith's social media handle is @_willsmith2 with 80K-plus followers. He is an athlete representing Massachusetts (MA), Boston College (BC), San Jose Sharks (SJ), and @redbullusa.

Will Smith's nationality

Will Smith is American. He was born in Lexington, Massachusetts, USA.