Minnesota Golden Gophers#22 · DB Mekhai Smith
69 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-2
- Weight
- 215 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Lower Merion, PA
Mekhai Smith is a DB (#22) for Minnesota, from Lower Merion, PA. In the 2026 season he has 13 tackles over 3 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 15
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 18
Sack rate 3
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 15
Havoc rate 3
Measurables
Height 10
Weight 10
Frame 10
Experience 13
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2026 season
13
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0.5
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Mekhai Smith career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MINN | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | LEH | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | LEH | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 9 | 20 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2024 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
14
7
38
7No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19 | vs Akron | W 41-7 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Mississippi State | L 13-38 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep 3 | vs Eastern Illinois | W 59-7 | 3 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowMinnesota DB: #22
- ClassJunior
- HometownLower Merion, PA
Mekhai Smith: Minnesota DB profile and stats
Mekhai Smith is a DB (#22) for Minnesota, from Lower Merion, PA. This profile tracks Mekhai 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.
Mekhai 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 Mekhai Smith play for?
Mekhai Smith plays for Minnesota, wearing #22 at DB.
What position does Mekhai Smith play?
Mekhai Smith is a DB for Minnesota.
How tall is Mekhai Smith?
Mekhai Smith is 6-2 and weighs 215 lb.
What year is Mekhai Smith in?
Mekhai Smith is listed as a junior on the Minnesota roster.
Where is Mekhai Smith from?
Mekhai Smith is from Lower Merion, PA.
How many tackles does Mekhai Smith have?
Mekhai Smith has 13 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.