UTEP Miners#8 · LB Shay Smith
67 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 215 lb
- Class
- Sophomore
- Hometown
- El Paso, TX
Shay Smith is a LB (#8) for UTEP, from El Paso, TX. In the 2026 season he has 20 tackles over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 11
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 11
Sack rate 3
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 11
Havoc rate 3
Measurables
Height 11
Weight 10
Frame 11
Experience 10
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2026 season
20
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Shay Smith career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UTEP | 5 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | UTEP | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | UTEP | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | All | 15 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
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10
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27
No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | at New Mexico | L 7-61 | 8 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | vs Oregon State | L 7-33 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | at Michigan | L 17-52 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Texas Southern | W 51-10 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 4 | at Oklahoma | L 0-51 | 4 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowUTEP LB: #8
- ClassSophomore
- HometownEl Paso, TX
Shay Smith: UTEP LB profile and stats
Shay Smith is a LB (#8) for UTEP, from El Paso, TX. This profile tracks Shay Smith's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the UTEP roster, the Mountain West players hub and the conference schedule. To see where UTEP sits in the race, check the live Mountain West standings.
Shay Smith in the news
All newsPreviewNevada at UTEP: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Nevada visits UTEP at Sun Bowl. Kickoff is 7:00 PM ET, on FS1.2026-10-07RecapOregon State beat UTEP 33-7 (Week 4, 2026)Oregon State beat UTEP 33-7 at Sun Bowl. Now Oregon State is 2-2, and UTEP is 1-3.2026-09-26RecapMichigan beat UTEP 52-17 (Week 3, 2026)Michigan beat UTEP 52-17 at Michigan Stadium. Now Michigan is 3-0, and UTEP is 1-2.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Shay Smith play for?
Shay Smith plays for UTEP, wearing #8 at LB.
What position does Shay Smith play?
Shay Smith is a LB for UTEP.
How tall is Shay Smith?
Shay Smith is 6-2 and weighs 215 lb.
What year is Shay Smith in?
Shay Smith is listed as a sophomore on the UTEP roster.
Where is Shay Smith from?
Shay Smith is from El Paso, TX.
How many tackles does Shay Smith have?
Shay Smith has 20 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.