Former South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Chris Smelley has been found safe after going missing while kayaking off the Gulf Coast of Florida.

By the Numbers
  • Smelley was found almost 11 hours after disappearing, about 12 miles off Grayton Beach.
  • During his high school career, Smelley set state records with 59 touchdown passes in one season and ranks second with 134 career touchdown passes.
State of Play
  • Smelley was rescued by a friend's boat after a US Coast Guard helicopter spotted him in his kayak.
  • Authorities confirmed that Smelley showed no signs of distress and didn't require medical attention.
Bottom Line

Former SEC quarterback Chris Smelley has been found safe after being missing while kayaking, reassuring family, friends, and fans of his well-being.