Jaden Smith

Conference USA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll (2025) 2024 (SENIOR) Started in the first four games before missing the season due to injury. Tallied 21 receptions for 177 yards with a long reception of 41 yards, while adding a touchdown pass. Totaled a season-high 56 yards, including a 41-yard catch on four receptions and threw a four-yard touchdown pass against SUU. Hauled in a season-high seven passes for 42 yards at Liberty. Registered 46 yards on six catches at Colorado State. PRIOR TO UTEP Saw action in 34 contests in three seasons (2021-23) at Eastern Kentucky. Totaled 1,922 career yards on 173 career receptions and 14 touchdowns. Registered 781 yards on 73 catches and five touchdowns during junior season in 2023. Tallied career-highs in receptions (11) and receiving yards (130) and scored a touchdown against Austin Peay. Put up 121 yards on 10 receptions and a TD against Western Carolina. Gained 75 yards on four receptions, including a season-long 46-yard score at North Alabama. During sophomore season in 2022, recorded 750 yards on 62 grabs and scored six touchdowns; added a 56-yard punt return. Scored a career-high two touchdowns while producing season bests in receptions (nine) and receiving yards (123) against Gardner-Webb. Recorded 391 yards on 38 receptions and three touchdowns during freshman season in 2021. Received honorable mention all-state recognition as a senior in 2020 after leading Grayson High School to a 14-0 record, a regional championship and state title. Caught 42 passes for 903 yards and a school-record 11 touchdowns as a senior.