Brashard Smith Explained

Brashard Smith (born April 11, 2003) is an American college football running back for the SMU Mustangs. He previously played for the Miami Hurricanes as a wide receiver.

Early life

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]

External links

• Miami Hurricanes bio
• SMU Mustangs bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Dill . Jason . Florida Gators tap South Florida for latest football commit . Miami Herald . 11 November 2023.
2. Web site: Wayne Bratton . Michael . Former Florida commit Brashard Smith updates his recruitment, releases list of top schools . Saturday Down South . 21 May 2020 . 11 November 2023.
3. Web site: Furones . David . Hurricanes add Miami Palmetto WR Brashard Smith to recruiting class . Sun Sentinel . 26 July 2020 . 11 November 2023.
4. Web site: Wilson . David . Miami lands commitment from dynamic WR Brashard Smith, part of vaunted 'Palmetto Five' . Miami Herald . 11 November 2023.
5. Chaney . Luke . Brashard Smith: Miami Hurricanes Breakout Star in 2022? . Sports Illustrated . 31 August 2022 . 12 November 2023.
6. Web site: Lichtenstein . Adam . Miami Hurricanes' Brashard Smith emerging as one of UM's top receivers . Sun Sentinel . 20 October 2022 . 12 November 2023.
7. Web site: Brashard Smith 2022 Game Logs . Sports Reference . 12 November 2023.
8. Web site: Miller Degnan . Susan . Nation's No. 1 kick returner is do-it-all Miami Hurricanes weapon Brashard Smith . Miami Herald . 12 November 2023.
9. Web site: Miami wide receiver Brashard Smith enters transfer portal - CanesCounty. Rivals.com. Marcus. Benjamin. December 30, 2023. December 31, 2023.
10. Web site: Miami transfer Brashard Smith commits to SMU. On3.com. Billy. Embody. January 15, 2024. January 26, 2024.