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2026 Football Roster

26 Mekai Smith

  • Position Running Back
  • Ht./Wt. 6-0 / 220
  • Class Freshman
  • Hometown San Francisco, Calif.
  • High School Balboa HS

Biography

Three-star prospect as rated by 247Sports … Played at Balboa High School for head coach Fred Velasquez … Helped lead Balboa to consecutive state 7-A titles (2024-25) … Set the San Francisco Section single-season record for touchdowns (53) … Finished his senior season with 2,447 rushing yards and 42 rushing touchdowns on just 138 carries, averaging 17.7 yards per attempt … Added five touchdown receptions and six return touchdowns (two punt, three kickoff, one fumble return) … Broke out in the opening game of 2025, going for 211 yards and three touchdowns on just six carries … Also took over as a single-wing quarterback for Balboa due to injuries at the position … As a junior, ran for 352 yards and five touchdowns while averaging 13.5 yards per carry … Played defensive line at Lincoln until transferring to Balboa after his sophomore year … Mother is Andrea Smith … Cousin is Tennessee Titans running back Jordan Mims.

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Historical Player Information

  • 2025-26Freshman

    Running Back
    0 lbs
  • 26

    2026Freshman

    Running Back
    6'0" 220 lbs
    26