Jalen Smith gives Hawaii a proven possession threat with big-play upside
Smith’s recent production points to a receiver who can win underneath and flip field position with chunk gains: in 2025 he finished with 28 catches for 419 yards and 4 touchdowns, including games of 103 yards vs. Rutgers and 76 yards vs. Buffalo.[3][7][9] His value is the combination of reliable hands, explosive after-catch potential, and proven red-zone usefulness, which makes him a fit for an offense that wants a dependable target who can also stress defenses vertically. The main question for evaluators is whether that receiving profile translates cleanly to Hawaii’s current roster and role usage, because the available 2025 stat line is from Minnesota, not Hawaii.[3][7]
