Youngstown State’s Jay Smith brings size, length, and developmental upside to the secondary
In the 2026 season, Jay Smith is listed as a 6-foot, 170-pound defensive back for Youngstown State, now a redshirt sophomore after appearing as a freshman in 2025. He’s a lean, rangy DB with clear developmental traits, and the fact that he has no public career stats yet suggests he’s still building his role rather than being a finished product. For a team, that means upside: a long-term secondary piece with size, youth, and room to grow into a more physical, versatile defender.
