#15
Akili Smith Jr.
Returning to Oregon for 2026
Jr. · San Diego, Calif. → Lincoln HS
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Akili Smith Jr.
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Oregon
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Quarterback · Oregon
Returning around him
- 19% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 7 Oregon players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -17 net (13 in / 30 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Oregon · Last season: 13-2 (AP #5) · Talent rank #5 · 2026 recruiting class #3
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #359
Peaked at #359 this season.
Background
High School A consensus four-star recruit according to 247Sports, the 247Sports Composite and ESPN … Viewed as the No. 87 prospect nationally and the sixth-ranked pocket passer in the 2025 class by ESPN … Graded as the No. 15 overall quarterback nationally and the No. 18 recruit out of California...