Arian Smith
Receiving Stats (WR / TE)
| Year | Team | Games | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | TDs | YAC | 1st Downs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NYJ | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | NYJ | 13 | 7 | 16 | 52 | 0 | 33 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
Career Summary
Arian Smith is a wide receiver from Bradley, Florida, who played college football at Georgia before the New York Jets selected him in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Smith is from Bradley, Florida. Georgia listed his major as Housing Management and Policy and identifies his full name as Arian Ryshaun Smith.
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High School
Smith attended Lakeland High School after beginning at Mulberry High School. As a Lakeland senior, he had 19 receptions for 382 yards and six touchdowns, and he helped the program win 12 consecutive games before the 2019 Class 7A regional final. He was also a Florida state champion in the 200 meters while at Mulberry.
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College Career
Smith played at Georgia from 2020 through 2024. He appeared in all 14 games and made nine starts in 2024, with notable receiving performances including 132 yards at Alabama and 134 yards against Mississippi State. In the 2022 College Football Playoff semifinal against Ohio State, he had three catches for 129 yards and a touchdown.
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Path to the NFL
The New York Jets selected Smith in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, with the 110th overall selection, following his Georgia career.
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NFL Career
Smith began his NFL career with the New York Jets after the club selected him in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. The NFL lists him as an active Jets wide receiver.
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Career Accomplishments
Smith contributed to Georgia's 2021 national-championship season and played in the 2023 CFP National Championship Game victory. He was named to the Senior Bowl watch list in 2024, and he helped Georgia set school records in the 4x100-meter relay during the 2021 outdoor track season.
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Playing Style
NFL draft analysis described Smith as the fastest player on the field and noted his exceptional vertical-threat production at Georgia. The Jets highlighted his 4.36-second 40-yard-dash speed and athleticism after drafting him.
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MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
MFT Score: 51.2
2026 preseason baseline. Position-relative and updated through the site’s weekly review process.