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WR-283
· National rank
1894
· 2027 class
Jabari Smith Jr.
#5
·
Ball State
·
WR
·
R-Jr
·
2027 Draft
·
Orlando, Fla.
5'9"
Height
163
lb
Weight
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Jabari Smith Jr.
WR · Ball State
#1894
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2024
Florida Atlantic Owls
17
296
17.4
3
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2026
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Florida Atlantic Owls
2025
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2024
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Scouting Report
July 30, 2026
Jabari Smith Jr.
#5
Ball State · WR · R-Jr · 2027 Draft · Orlando, Fla. · Jones HS
5-9 · 163 lbs
4.9
UDFA
Floor 4.2 · Ceiling 5.4
#1894 overall · #283 WR of 15096
Scouting Verdict
Productive returning WR (via Florida Atlantic) — 17 rec, 296 yds, 3 TD (2024). Grade benchmarked to a MAC draft-outcome projection, not inflated.
Ceiling · 5.4
Projected 2026 starter (WR1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.5) · MAC draft-temper · WR premium.
Floor · 4.2
Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.7.
Pedigree
3★
recruit ·
Natl
#1789 ·
Pos
#264 ·
State
#250
Path:
Florida Atlantic → Ball State
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Returning Starter
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College Production
Season
Team
GP
Rec
Yds
Avg
TD
2025
Florida Atlantic Owls
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15
166
11.1
3
2024
Florida Atlantic Owls
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17
296
17.4
3