Colorado Buffaloes#23 · RB JaQuail Smith
78 Overall rating steady- Height
- 5-11
- Weight
- 170 lb
- Class
- Sophomore
- Hometown
- Orlando, FL
JaQuail Smith is a RB (#23) for Colorado, from Orlando, FL. In the 2026 season he has 186 rushing yards, 37.2 rushing yards per game over 5 games. He has 18.7 fantasy points (PPR), 3.7 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Rushing yards 18
Rushing TDs 10
Receptions 13
Receiving yards 12
Total TDs 10
Scrimmage yards 18
Efficiency
Yards per carry 13
Yards per catch 11
Fantasy points 15
Receiving usage 13
Carry volume 17
Yards per touch 11
Measurables
Height 11
Weight 3
Frame 7
Experience 10
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2026 season
186
Rushing yards
0
Rushing TDs
38
Carries
4.9
Yards/carry
2
Receptions
1
Receiving yards
JaQuail Smith career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Att | Rush Yds | TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | COLO | 5 | 38 | 186 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 18.7 |
| 2025 | SAC | 8 | 76 | 511 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 84.9 |
| Career | 13 | 114 | 697 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 103.6 |
Season totals, 2025 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | RUSH YDS | REC | REC YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | vs Texas Tech | L 7-29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | at Baylor | L 13-23 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | at Northwestern | L 7-41 | 91 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Weber State | W 52-21 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 3 | at Georgia Tech | W 14-13 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowColorado RB: #23
- ClassSophomore
- HometownOrlando, FL
JaQuail Smith: Colorado RB profile and stats
JaQuail Smith is a RB (#23) for Colorado, from Orlando, FL. This profile tracks JaQuail Smith's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Colorado roster, the Big 12 players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Colorado sits in the race, check the live Big 12 standings.
JaQuail Smith in the news
All newsRecapNorthwestern beat Colorado 41-7 (Week 3, 2026)Northwestern beat Colorado 41-7 at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium. Now Northwestern is 2-0, and Colorado is 2-1.2026-09-19RecapColorado beat Weber State 52-21 (Week 2, 2026)Colorado beat Weber State 52-21 at Folsom Field. Now Colorado is 2-0, and Weber State is 1-1.2026-09-12RecapColorado edged Georgia Tech 14-13 (Week 1, 2026)Colorado edged Georgia Tech 14-13 at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Now Colorado is 1-0, and Georgia Tech is 0-1.2026-09-03
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Frequently asked questions
What team does JaQuail Smith play for?
JaQuail Smith plays for Colorado, wearing #23 at RB.
What position does JaQuail Smith play?
JaQuail Smith is a RB for Colorado.
How tall is JaQuail Smith?
JaQuail Smith is 5-11 and weighs 170 lb.
What year is JaQuail Smith in?
JaQuail Smith is listed as a sophomore on the Colorado roster.
Where is JaQuail Smith from?
JaQuail Smith is from Orlando, FL.
How many rushing yards does JaQuail Smith have?
JaQuail Smith has 186 rushing yards in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.