Zhaiel Smith

#6· New Mexico ·WR ·So ·2028 Draft · Portland, Ore.

5'11"Height 188 lbWeight

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July 29, 2026

Zhaiel Smith #6

New Mexico · WR · So · 2028 Draft · Portland, Ore. · Tualatin

5-11 · 188 lbs

3.6

Long Shot

Floor 2.3 · Ceiling 7.0

#5132 overall · #694 WR of 15096

Scouting Verdict

Productive returning WR — 8 rec, 112 yds, 0 TD (2025). Grade benchmarked to a Mountain West draft-outcome projection, not inflated.

Ceiling · 7.0

Projected 2026 starter (WR1) — real opportunity to climb; significant upside (+3.4) · up-year team · Mountain West draft-temper · WR premium.

Floor · 2.3

Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −1.3.

Pedigree

3★ recruit · Natl #3119 · Pos #265 · State #23

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College Production

Season	Team	GP	Rec	Yds	Avg	Car	Rush Yds
2025	New Mexico	8	8	112	14	1	-2