Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week: Dawante Smith
Published 1:30 am Tuesday, December 2, 2025
The Federal Way Mirror Male Athlete of the Week for Nov. 28 from Thomas Jefferson High School is Dawnte Smith (Jr.) football.
What is your favorite subject/class in school?
Math
Name your Mount Rushmore G.O.A.T. Athletes (Top 4):
Jeremiah Smith, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Odell Beckham Jr., Ben Wallace
If you could have dinner with anyone (living or from the past), who would it be? Why?
Jay-Z would be interesting.
You’re on a long road trip, you stop at a gas station. You get one drink and one snack. What are you choosing?
Gushers and raspberry lemonade
Describe your favorite post-game meal:
Honey butter bread and chicken
What is your Walk-up song?
Hours in Silence by Drake
From the sidelines:
Dawnte is the definition of a dependable, high-impact teammate. His determination shows every time he steps on the field—coaches and teammates know they can count on him, game after game. DJ capped off an outstanding season with 50 receptions, 745 yards, 13 touchdowns, and finished #1 in the NPSL in all-purpose yards. We can’t wait to see what he brings in his senior season!
