ZS
Zhaiel Smith
Returning to New Mexico for 2026
This season's coverage starts August 26 — check back once kickoff hits.
Zhaiel Smith
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
New Mexico
NFL
NFL Draft
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2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
2025New Mexico9-4HC: Jason Eck · Run-leaning
Career stats
| Season | Team | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | New Mexico | 9 | 112 | 12.4 | 0 | -- |
| Career | 9 | 112 | 12.4 | 0 | -- |
| Season | Team | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | New Mexico | 1 | -2 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 1 | -2 | -- | -- | -- |
Signature game
SIGNATURE GAME · Week 2 · 2025
W 32–22
vs Idaho State
-2 rush yds (1 car)
How he plays
2026 Outlook
New Mexico
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Wide receiver · New Mexico
Returning around him
- 12% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 1 New Mexico player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +1 net (15 in / 14 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
New Mexico · Last season: 9-4 · Talent rank #131 · 2026 recruiting class #86
Heisman trajectory
Heisman futures · sportsbook market
#8 in market ▼ from #6 · 4 books
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #2872
Peaked at #2872 this season.