Jalen Smith

#8· Minnesota ·WR ·R-So ·2029 Draft · Mankato, Minn.

6'1"Height 195 lbWeight

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High School Background

★★★

Stars

#801

National

#109

Position

State

HometownMankato, Minn.

High SchoolMankato West

Transfer History

Not a transfer. Add a stint to track portal history.

High School Offers 5

Iowa State Kent State Minnesota North Dakota State Northern Iowa

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Scouting Report

July 29, 2026

Jalen Smith #8

Minnesota · WR · R-So · 2029 Draft · Mankato, Minn. · Mankato West

6-1 · 195 lbs

5.2

UDFA

Floor 4.2 · Ceiling 7.0

#1488 overall · #221 WR of 15096

Scouting Verdict

3-star R-So WR with a promising first real season (10g, 28 catches, 419 yards, 4 TD); efficient breakout in a starting role.

Ceiling · 7.0

Projected 2026 starter (LWR1) — real opportunity to climb; real room to grow (+1.8) · WR premium.

Floor · 4.2

Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −1.0.

Pedigree

3★ recruit · Natl #801 · Pos #109 · State #6

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College Production

Season	Team	GP	Rec	Yds	Avg	TD
2025	Minnesota	10	28	419	15	4