Brashard Smith

American football player

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
  • Second-team All-ACC (2023)
  • Stats at ESPN.com

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

Early life and high school career

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

Miami (FL)

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

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

References

  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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