Brashard Smith

Brashard Smith
SMU Mustangs – No. 1
PositionRunning back
ClassSenior
Personal information
Born:Richmond Heights, Florida, U.S.
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight196 lb (89 kg)
Career history
College
  • Miami (2021–2023)
  • SMU (2024–present)
High schoolMiami Palmetto (Pinecrest, Florida)
Career highlights and awards

Brashard Smith is an American college football running back for the SMU Mustangs. He previously played for the Miami Hurricanes as a wide receiver.

Early life

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Smith was born in Richmond Heights, Florida and attended Miami Palmetto Senior High School in Pinecrest, Florida. Smith was rated as a three-star prospect coming out of high school, and originally committed to play college football at the University of Florida.[1][2] However, Smith flipped his commitment to the University of Miami.[3][4]

College career

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Miami (FL)

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In Smith's first season, in 2021, he hauled in 14 receptions for 199 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 23 yards.[5] In week seven of the 2022 season, Smith brought in six receptions for 76 yards, as he helped the Hurricanes beat Virginia Tech.[6] Smith finished the 2022 season with 33 receptions for 308 yards, while also adding 22 yards on the ground, and returning 11 kickoffs for 250 yards.[7] In week two of the 2023 season, Smith returned a kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown in a win over Texas A&M.[8]

On December 30, 2023, Smith announced that he would be entering the transfer portal.[9]

SMU

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On January 15, 2024, Smith announced that he would be transferring to SMU.[10]

References

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  1. ^ Dill, Jason. "Florida Gators tap South Florida for latest football commit". Miami Herald. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  2. ^ Wayne Bratton, Michael (May 21, 2020). "Former Florida commit Brashard Smith updates his recruitment, releases list of top schools". Saturday Down South. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  3. ^ Furones, David (July 26, 2020). "Hurricanes add Miami Palmetto WR Brashard Smith to recruiting class". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  4. ^ Wilson, David. "Miami lands commitment from dynamic WR Brashard Smith, part of vaunted 'Palmetto Five'". Miami Herald. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  5. ^ Chaney, Luke (August 31, 2022). "Brashard Smith: Miami Hurricanes Breakout Star in 2022?". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  6. ^ Lichtenstein, Adam (October 20, 2022). "Miami Hurricanes' Brashard Smith emerging as one of UM's top receivers". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  7. ^ "Brashard Smith 2022 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  8. ^ Miller Degnan, Susan. "Nation's No. 1 kick returner is do-it-all Miami Hurricanes weapon Brashard Smith". Miami Herald. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  9. ^ Benjamin, Marcus (December 30, 2023). "Miami wide receiver Brashard Smith enters transfer portal - CanesCounty". Rivals.com. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  10. ^ Embody, Billy (January 15, 2024). "Miami transfer Brashard Smith commits to SMU". On3.com. Retrieved January 26, 2024.
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