Mekai Smith
Mekai Smith is a three-star recruit from San Francisco, CA, out of Balboa (No. 2,052 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Nevada's 8 games this season.
Where Smith comes from
- San Francisco, CA
- Balboa
- About 200 miles from Mackay Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,052 in the 2026 class.
Where Smith fits
Nevada lists 7 running backs this season.
Nevada running backs with a game this season
Nevada is 3-5. Next: vs New Mexico, Fri Nov 6.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from San Francisco, CA
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jeff Choate
Pass share
43.4%
221 pass / 288 run
Plays / game
63.6
8 games
Team sack rate
4.8%
248 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at running back for Nevada -- now graded to hold down a real role in the running back room.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
Nevada has produced 1 All-Conference running back.
Joined Nevada in 2026
- 2026 Nevada ChoateYear 1 · Games –
- High school BalboaSan Francisco, CA · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 2,052 in the 2026 class. Signed with Nevada.
2026
- Signed with NevadaThree-star, out of Balboa