Minnesota Golden Gophers#8 · WR Jalen Smith
89 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-1
- Weight
- 210 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Mankato, MN
Jalen Smith is a WR (#8) for Minnesota, from Mankato, MN. In the 2026 season he has 12 catches for 121 yards and 2 touchdowns, 30.3 receiving yards per game over 4 games. He has 36.1 fantasy points (PPR), 9.0 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Receiving yards 17
Receptions 17
Receiving TDs 18
Total TDs 18
Scrimmage yards 17
Fantasy points 17
Efficiency
Yards per catch 14
Yards per game 15
Catch volume 17
TD rate 17
Receiving score 17
Extra rushing 3
Measurables
Height 8
Weight 12
Frame 10
Experience 13
How we rate The BIG10.CO skill model methodology & sources
Every rating is produced by our own model. Not a vendor score. Each skill is graded 0-20 by where a player ranks against others at his position, and the Overall is a position-normalized rating where an elite player tops out near 96 (a rare 97 plus is reserved for all-time greats) so a cornerback and a receiver read on the same scale. Ratings are built through week 6 of the 2026 season and refreshed every week through the season, so the ▲/▼ beside the Overall is the genuine move since last week.
- Data. Real box-score production from CollegeFootballData, drawn from official game stats.
- Method. Each stat is turned into a within-position percentile, then blended across a player's recent seasons, weighted by games played so recent, full seasons lead and an injury year does not sink the score.
- People. Compiled by The BIG10.CO Desk and checked by Coverage Review against the official book.
- Updates. Recomputed on Mondays once the week's games are final. Corrections are logged in our editorial & corrections policy.
2026 season
12
Receptions
121
Receiving yards
2
Receiving TDs
10.1
Yards/catch
0
Rushing yards
0
Rushing TDs
Jalen Smith career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Rec | Rec Yds | TD | Rush Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MINN | 4 | 12 | 121 | 2 | 0 | 36.1 |
| 2025 | MINN | 10 | 28 | 419 | 4 | 0 | 93.9 |
| Career | 14 | 40 | 540 | 6 | 0 | 130 |
Season totals, 2025 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
14
7
38
7
17
20
6
28
0
10
No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | REC | YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | at Washington | W 27-24 | 2 | 17 | 1 |
| Sep 19 | vs Akron | W 41-7 | 2 | 27 | 1 |
| Sep 12 | vs Mississippi State | L 13-38 | 5 | 51 | 0 |
| Sep 3 | vs Eastern Illinois | W 59-7 | 3 | 26 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowMinnesota WR: #8
- ClassJunior
- HometownMankato, MN
Jalen Smith: Minnesota WR profile and stats
Jalen Smith is a WR (#8) for Minnesota, from Mankato, MN. This profile tracks Jalen Smith's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Minnesota roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Minnesota sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Jalen Smith in the news
All newsRecapMinnesota beat Michigan 20-14 (Week 5, 2026)Minnesota beat Michigan 20-14 at Huntington Bank Stadium. Now Minnesota is 4-1, 2-0 in Big Ten play, and Michigan is 3-2, 0-2 in Big Ten play.2026-10-03RecapMinnesota edged Washington 27-24 (Week 4, 2026)Minnesota edged Washington 27-24 at Husky Stadium. Now Minnesota is 3-1, 1-0 in Big Ten play, and Washington is 3-1, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-26RecapMinnesota beat Akron 41-7 (Week 3, 2026)Minnesota beat Akron 41-7 at Huntington Bank Stadium. Now Minnesota is 2-1, and Akron is 1-2.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Jalen Smith play for?
Jalen Smith plays for Minnesota, wearing #8 at WR.
What position does Jalen Smith play?
Jalen Smith is a WR for Minnesota.
How tall is Jalen Smith?
Jalen Smith is 6-1 and weighs 210 lb.
What year is Jalen Smith in?
Jalen Smith is listed as a junior on the Minnesota roster.
Where is Jalen Smith from?
Jalen Smith is from Mankato, MN.
How many receptions does Jalen Smith have?
Jalen Smith has 12 receptions in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.