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.