2023 Football Roster
Roster
Smith, Jaelen

Jersey Number 9
Jaelen Smith
- Position:
- WR
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-2 / 200
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Houston, Texas
- High School:
- Klein Cain
Bio
CAREER: Played in seven games in two seasons (2023-24) with the Spartans.
2024 SEASON (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Played in three games (Prairie View A&M, Boston College, Ohio State) . . . had a 16-yard reception for his first collegiate catch in Ohio State game . . . started at Boston College and played a season-high 53 snaps.
2023 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Played in just four games (Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Penn State) to preserve his redshirt season . . . played three snaps at wide receiver vs. Penn State in Ford Field . . . made 25 appearances on special teams, all on the kick return team . . . made his collegiate debut vs. Michigan on Oct. 21.
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked one of the top wide receivers in the nation by 247Sports (No. 76) . . . listed among the best overall players in the state of Texas by 247Sports (No. 76) . . . dynamic offensive player caught 34 passes for 695 yards and 10 touchdowns while rushing for 830 yards and 10 TDs on 76 carries as a senior . . . was also 35-for-70 passing for 452 yards and four touchdowns . . . collected 1,599 all-purpose yards (830 rushing, 695 receiving, 74 kick return) . . . also returned a kickoff for a touchdown . . . helped lead Klein Cain to a 10-2 record and a berth in the state playoffs . . . named the district player of the year (15-6A) and was also a first-team academic all-district selection . . . had 27 receptions for 522 yards and six scores as a junior . . . son of David and Serena Cavagnaro . . . planning to major in business . . . born June 7, 2005.
2024 SEASON (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Played in three games (Prairie View A&M, Boston College, Ohio State) . . . had a 16-yard reception for his first collegiate catch in Ohio State game . . . started at Boston College and played a season-high 53 snaps.
2023 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Played in just four games (Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Penn State) to preserve his redshirt season . . . played three snaps at wide receiver vs. Penn State in Ford Field . . . made 25 appearances on special teams, all on the kick return team . . . made his collegiate debut vs. Michigan on Oct. 21.
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked one of the top wide receivers in the nation by 247Sports (No. 76) . . . listed among the best overall players in the state of Texas by 247Sports (No. 76) . . . dynamic offensive player caught 34 passes for 695 yards and 10 touchdowns while rushing for 830 yards and 10 TDs on 76 carries as a senior . . . was also 35-for-70 passing for 452 yards and four touchdowns . . . collected 1,599 all-purpose yards (830 rushing, 695 receiving, 74 kick return) . . . also returned a kickoff for a touchdown . . . helped lead Klein Cain to a 10-2 record and a berth in the state playoffs . . . named the district player of the year (15-6A) and was also a first-team academic all-district selection . . . had 27 receptions for 522 yards and six scores as a junior . . . son of David and Serena Cavagnaro . . . planning to major in business . . . born June 7, 2005.
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