
veteran Aggies WR with local pedigree and all-district upside
Ja’Darion Smith entered New Mexico State as a Mesquite HS standout who earned District 11-6A first-team honors at wide receiver and return specialist, giving him a built-in reputation for two-way playmaking and toughness. His college profile has been more about depth and development than box-score explosion, so the intrigue is in his versatility, special-teams value, and competitive edge rather than flashy stat totals. If your team wants a coachable receiver with proven high-school production and a do-it-all mentality, he’s the kind of under-the-radar fit worth a closer look.