Kenny Smith Jr. is giving Monmouth a quick, efficient burst in the backfield
In the 2026 season, Monmouth redshirt freshman RB Kenny Smith Jr. has 24 carries for 91 yards and 2 rushing touchdowns, plus 3 catches for 20 yards and 1 receiving score, showing he can contribute as both a runner and a pass-catcher[1][4]. He already flashed as a true all-purpose weapon in 2025, when he appeared in 3 games with 8 rushing attempts for 38 yards and added 57 kick-return yards, and Monmouth lists him at 5-foot-10, 190 pounds with a Glassboro High pedigree that included 5,308 rushing yards and 64 touchdowns[1][7][12]. The profile here is a compact, versatile back with real playmaking DNA—worth caring about if your team wants burst, return value, and a young runner with upside rather than a finished product[1][7].
