Mekhai Smith

OVERVIEW: Enrolled at Minnesota in January 2026 • spent the 2024-25 seasons at Lehigh.

PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Spent two seasons (2024-25) at Lehigh and had 96 tackles, four interceptions, seven pass breakups, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in 26 games (13 starts) • in 2025, played in 13 games (12 starts) and made 56 tackles • had half of a tackle for loss • made four interceptions, broke up seven passes, forced one fumble and recovered one fumble • in 2024, played in all 13 games (one start) and made 40 tackles.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Lower Merion High School in Ardmore, Pennsylvania • wore No. 1 for the Aces and was coached by Joe Augustine • named two-time first team all-conference as a defensive back and first team all-conference as a quarterback • team captain • school’s all-time passing leader with 3,642 yards • as a senior in 2023, led team a 7-5 record, which was the program’s first winning record since 1992 • threw for 1,386 yards and 12 touchdowns while rushing for 352 yards and three touchdowns • made 96 tackles, six tackles for loss and broke up seven passes • played baseball and basketball.

PERSONAL: Son of Jamal and Nikia Smith • has two siblings (Leena and Kariana) • father, Jamal, played college football at Albright College.