Brendyn Smith
Freshman wide receiver on Kent State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
5′9″ · 160 lb · York, PA · Central York HS
Recruiting
WR recruit
No. 1914 nationally · Signed with Kent State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 wide receiver on Kent State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Kent State in 2026.
Brendyn Smith
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Kent State3-star out of Central York
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Mark Carney
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at wide receiver for Kent State -- now projected as a quality contributor in the passing game.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Played 4% of offensive snaps in 2026.
Kent State has produced 6 All-Conference wide receivers.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Kent State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Wide receiver · Kent State
Returning around him
- 64% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- Transfer portal: -4 net (11 in / 15 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Kent State · Last season: 5-7 · Talent rank #130 · 2026 recruiting class #122
Background
High School Ranked the 65th best player in Pennsylvania (247 Sports) Senior year had 76 receptions for 1,202 yards and 22 touchdowns Had 1,789 all-purpose yards (1,202 receiving, -1 rushing, 260 kick return, 328 punt return) Junior year had 69 receptions for 1,054 yards and 12 touchdowns
The receiver room · Kent State
- #6Wayne Harris383 receiving yards · 2025
- #1Ardell Banks205 receiving yards · 2025
- #8Da'Realyst Clark108 receiving yards · 2025
- #3Jay Jay Etheridge30 receiving yards · 2025
- #85Brendyn Smithno box-score line yet
11 more on the roster · Kent State team page