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Shay Smith
LB · JR · UTEP Miners

Shay Smith

LB JR UTEP
About Smith Updated Jul 22, 2026

UTEP QB Shay Smith: promising freshman with upside, but limited college production so far

Shay Smith is a **freshman** quarterback at UTEP whose current profile is defined more by upside than volume; available 2024 game-log data shows only a small rushing sample in the opener at Nebraska, while ESPN lists him as a freshman on the roster. The main reason to care is developmental potential: he’s still early in his college career, so his fit depends on how quickly he can grow into the position’s decision-making, consistency, and durability demands rather than on proven stats.

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DNA

2026
Early season — still building Updated Oct 29, 2026
Smith National linebacker Average
Tackling
~28th percentile; Building confidence; 6 games
Pass Rush
~28th percentile; Building confidence; 6 games
Disruption
~30th percentile; Building confidence; 6 games / 6 PBP
Coverage
~56th percentile; Building confidence; 6 games
Ball Hawk
~38th percentile; Building confidence; 6 games
Turnover Creator
~75th percentile; Thin sample; 6 games / 0 PBP
Playmaker
~42nd percentile; Building confidence; 6 games
Production
~25th percentile; Building confidence; 6 games / 6 PBP
Consistency
~23rd percentile; Building confidence; 6 games

Fair Market Value

$178K

Qualified estimate

Stats

2026

Percentile among FBS LBs — a longer bar ranks higher

21
Tackles
408th of 1,294 LBs
6
Solo Tackles
572nd of 1,294 LBs
15
Assisted Tackles
302nd of 1,294 LBs
0
Sacks
463rd of 1,294 LBs
0
Sack Yards
459th of 1,294 LBs
1
Passes Defended
141st of 1,294 LBs
1
Fumble Recoveries
22nd of 141 LBs
Career Stats
SEASONSCHOOL
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Fan Score

80 Fan Score
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