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Kani Smith
LB · #17 ·
Height6'3"
Weight210 lbs
Est. eligibility4 yrs
Production index
Low
Roster status
Rostered
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Last updatedNov 5, 2026, 3:19 PM
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Background
Appeared in seven games... recorded two solo tackles vs. Fla. Atlantic (9/13). Explosive edge defender out of powerhouse Pahokee High School in Pahokee, Fla…recorded 16 tackles for loss and 10 sacks alongside 78 total tackles as a senior…notched 15 TFLs, 7.5 sacks and 47 stops as a junior…also played basketball at Pahokee. Born on July 11, 2007, in Pahokee, Fla.…mother is Lavonda Smith…Majoring in Sports and Exercise Science.
Hometown
🏴Pahokee, FL
High schoolPahokee
Scholarship--
Career path
- EnrolledKani Smith (LB) enrolled at Florida International University · from the season record
- SignedFeb 5, 2025Kani Smith (LB) signed with Florida International University
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK | PDEF | PBU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Florida International University | 9 | 0 | 16 | Low | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Florida International University | 7 | 0 | 16 | -- | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 16 | 0 | 32 | Low | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Profile last updated Nov 5, 2026