New Mexico Lobos#6 · WR Zhaiel Smith
74 Overall rating steady- Height
- 5-11
- Weight
- 188 lb
- Class
- Sophomore
- Hometown
- Portland, OR
Zhaiel Smith is a WR (#6) for New Mexico, from Portland, OR. In the 2026 season he has 4 catches for 57 yards, 28.5 receiving yards per game over 2 games. He has 9.7 fantasy points (PPR), 4.9 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Receiving yards 15
Receptions 15
Receiving TDs 3
Total TDs 3
Scrimmage yards 15
Fantasy points 14
Efficiency
Yards per catch 14
Yards per game 12
Catch volume 15
TD rate 3
Receiving score 15
Extra rushing 3
Measurables
Height 6
Weight 8
Frame 7
Experience 10
How we rate The MOUNTAINWESTFOOTBALL.CO skill model methodology & sources
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- Updates. Recomputed on Mondays once the week's games are final. Corrections are logged in our editorial & corrections policy.
2026 season
4
Receptions
57
Receiving yards
0
Receiving TDs
14.3
Yards/catch
0
Rushing yards
0
Rushing TDs
Zhaiel Smith career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Rec | Rec Yds | TD | Rush Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UNM | 2 | 4 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 |
| 2025 | UNM | 8 | 9 | 112 | 0 | -2 | 20 |
| Career | All | 10 | 13 | 169 | 0 | -2 | 29.7 |
Season totals, 2025 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
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No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | REC | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | at New Mexico State | W 42-18 | 3 | 50 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Central Michigan | W 38-7 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowNew Mexico WR: #6
- ClassSophomore
- HometownPortland, OR
Zhaiel Smith: New Mexico WR profile and stats
Zhaiel Smith is a WR (#6) for New Mexico, from Portland, OR. This profile tracks Zhaiel Smith's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the New Mexico roster, the Mountain West players hub and the conference schedule. To see where New Mexico sits in the race, check the live Mountain West standings.
Zhaiel Smith in the news
All newsRecapNew Mexico beat UTEP 61-7 (Week 5, 2026)New Mexico beat UTEP 61-7 at University Stadium (NM). Now New Mexico is 4-1, 1-0 in Mountain West play, and UTEP is 1-4, 0-1 in Mountain West play.2026-10-03RecapNew Mexico beat New Mexico State 42-18 (Week 4, 2026)New Mexico beat New Mexico State 42-18 at Aggie Memorial Stadium. Now New Mexico is 3-1, and New Mexico State is 1-3.2026-09-26RecapOklahoma beat New Mexico 14-6 (Week 3, 2026)Oklahoma beat New Mexico 14-6 at Memorial Stadium (Norman, OK). Now Oklahoma is 2-1, and New Mexico is 2-1.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Zhaiel Smith play for?
Zhaiel Smith plays for New Mexico, wearing #6 at WR.
What position does Zhaiel Smith play?
Zhaiel Smith is a WR for New Mexico.
How tall is Zhaiel Smith?
Zhaiel Smith is 5-11 and weighs 188 lb.
What year is Zhaiel Smith in?
Zhaiel Smith is listed as a sophomore on the New Mexico roster.
Where is Zhaiel Smith from?
Zhaiel Smith is from Portland, OR.
How many receptions does Zhaiel Smith have?
Zhaiel Smith has 4 receptions in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.