University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics

2011 Football Roster

Jelani Smith
Jersey Number 51

Jelani Smith

  • Position:
    Linebacker
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-0 / 220
  • Class:
    Junior
  • Hometown:
    Abbeville, La.
  • High School:
    Abbeville
  • Prev School:
    Arkansas

2010 (Junior): Enrolled in class for Spring semester...Participated in spring drills...Sat out the season, per NCAA transfer rules.

Pre-Louisiana: Transferred from Arkansas following Fall 2009 semester...Started first two games of 2008...Impressive as a true freshman at weakside linebacker before suffering a season-ending hand injury...After receiving a medical hardship, went through a spring practice in 2009...Saw limited playing time in seven games in 2009.

Abbeville: Ranked 38th nationally at inside linebacker and 35th overall prospect in Louisiana by Rivals...First-team all-district honoree...Ended career posting three consecutive 100-plus tackle seasons.

Personal: Born June 26, 1990...Son of Jean and Lonnie Smith.

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