Jaxon Smith
Sophomore defensive end on UTEP's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′7″ · 225 lb · Prague, OK
Recruiting
DL recruit
No. 2642 nationally · Signed with UTEP
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
2 defensive end on UTEP's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to UTEP in 2025.
Buzz vs Tape
Fans warmer than rivals
His own fans are far more bullish than the rival fanbase.
Also worth knowing:
“3-way Tie: Rose Bowl Jan 1,2022. Ohio St vs Utah. Jaxon Smith Njigba set records. Ohio St 1 vs Michigan 2 Nov 18, 2006 Ohio St vs Miami Florida 2002 National Championship 2 OT”
Jaxon Smith
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2025
- Signed with UTEP3-star out of Prague
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Scotty Walden
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for UTEP -- now graded to hold down a real role up front.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in pursuit and block shedding.
UTEP has produced 8 All-Conference defensive linemen.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
UTEP
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive end · UTEP
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: +1 net (21 in / 20 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
UTEP · Last season: 2-10 · Talent rank #102 · 2026 recruiting class #92
The defensive line · UTEP
- #19Sterling Miles4 tackles for loss · 2025
- #90Ashton Coker4 tackles for loss · 2025
- #3Shakaun Bowser3 tackles for loss · 2025
- #6Ekow Taylor2 tackles for loss · 2025
- #40Jaxon Smithno box-score line yet
16 more on the roster · UTEP team page