14Jaxon Smolik
QB · RS JR/TR
4-JRTRANSFER
Penn State → Temple
Penn State → TempleCurrent depth chart
QB1Starter4-JR
Depth relationships
Bio
Jaxon Smolik is a quarterback from Van Meter, Iowa, who attended Dowling Catholic High School under head coach Tom Wilson. As a senior, he captained the Maroon to a 10-2 record and a state semifinal appearance while earning 5A all-state honors. In 2022, he threw for 1,967 yards and 19 touchdowns. Smolik committed to Penn State, where he made his collegiate debut against Delaware in 2023 before redshirting. He appeared in three games during the 2025 season, including taking victory formation snaps in wins over Nevada and Villanova, and rushed four times for three yards at Iowa. He transferred to Temple in January 2026. From Dowling Catholic · Van Meter, IA.
Jaxon Smolik started 0 of 13 games in 2025 and appeared in 3.
Player information
ClassRedshirt JuniorHeight6'1"Weight205 lbHometownVan Meter, IAHigh schoolDowling CatholicRecruiting3 · No. 734 national · 2023 classConferenceAmerican AthleticPrevious schoolPenn StateTransfer year2026
Production · 2026 · 1 GP
Passing
4/6
CMP/ATT
57
YDS
1
TD
0
INT
Rushing
4
CAR
-2
YDS
0
TD
Advanced
3.0
ADOT
18
AIR YDS
9.5
YAC/CMP
-1.0
LINE YDS
-0.3
EXPLOSIVE
50%
RUSH SUCC
50%
PASS SUCC
16%
USAGE
Career path
DOWLING CATHOLICVan Meter, IA
PENN STATE2023 – 2025
TEMPLE2026 — present
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