Position: Wide Receiver
College: Southern Methodist (Previously Miami)
High School: LINCOLN
Height/Weight: 6'1", 191lbs
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Born in San Diego, California, Keyshawn Smith’s football journey reflects resilience, from earning his stripes at Miami to transferring to SMU for a fresh start. His high school accolades and college growth highlight a player dedicated to refining his craft.
As a senior, he recorded 46 receptions for 808 yards and eight receiving touchdowns, showcasing his speed, reliable hands, and playmaking ability. Beyond receiving, he added versatility with three rushing touchdowns and returned both a punt and a kickoff for scores. A consensus three-star prospect, he was ranked among the top 100 players in California by ESPN (No. 78), Rivals (No. 84), and 247Sports (No. 86). His performance drew offers from schools like Washington State, Boise State, San Diego State, Tennessee, and UNLV, but he ultimately committed to the University of Miami on January 21, 2020.
Smith redshirted his first year at Miami, seeing limited action as he adjusted to the college game during the COVID-affected season. Granted an extra year of eligibility due to the pandemic, Smith broke out as a key contributor, starting all 12 games for the Hurricanes. He finished with 33 receptions for 405 yards and three touchdowns, ranking third on the team in catches and receiving yards. Notable games included a career-high seven catches for 73 yards against North Carolina (Oct. 16) and 82 yards on three receptions at Pittsburgh (Oct. 30).
