Smith always has dreamed of playing college football and it became reality Feb. 7 when he signed his letter of intent to continue his academic and football career at the Air Force Academy.

Air Force running back John Lee Eldridge III celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the second half of a game against Colorado State on Nov. 19, 2022, at the Air Force Academy.

Air Force’s Jake Martin, a Monument native and Lewis-Palmer graduate, warms up at the start of practice at Falcon Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023.