Mekhai Smith
Why Lehigh? “I chose Lehigh university because of its prestigious reputation. I have the opportunity of getting a great education as well as playing the sport I love at the highest collegiate level.” As a first-year (2024): Appeared in all 13 games as part of rotation at safety… made first career start at Georgetown (11/2)… finished with 40 tackles… season-high seven tackles in debut at Army (8/30)… made six tackles against Yale (10/19). In high school: Two-time first team all-conference as a defensive back… first team all-conference quarterback… team captain… ninth-ranked quarterback in Pennsylvania… Lower Merion’s all-time leading passer… led team to best record in more than three decades… also played baseball and basketball. Personal: Son of Jamal and Nikia Smith… siblings Leena and Kariana… father played football at Albright. CAREER STATISTICS (DEFENSE) Tackles Year G UA A Tot TFL INT 2024 13 20 20 40 0.0 0 Total 13 20 20 40 0.0 0
- SignedUnknown · 6/9/26, 3:07 PMMekhai Smith (DB) signed with an agency
- TransferredPortal · 1/20/26, 1:00 PMMekhai Smith (DB) officially transferred from Lehigh University to University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | PBU | PDEF | INT | TACK | SOLO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | University of Minnesota, Twin Cities | 3 | 0 | 67 | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 12 |
| 2025 |  Lehigh University | 13 | 12 | -- | High | 3 | 7 | 4 | 56 | 35 |
| 2024 | Lehigh University | 13 | 1 | 14 | Med. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 20 |
| Career | 29 | 13 | 81 | High | 3 | 7 | 4 | 109 | 67 |
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Profile last updated Sep 23, 2026