Is Jaden Smith starting?
Jaden Smith is listed 2nd string at NB for Kentucky Wildcats.
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Making His Case
A 4-star recruit out of West Charlotte, ranked #285 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 9 tackles, 0 INT, 0 PBU. That's 1% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 67 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #24
- Class
- RS SO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 208 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Tkl | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★★☆4-star
- Composite
- 0.9087
- National Rank
- #285
- High School
- West Charlotte
- Hometown
- Charlotte, NC
Why this rating?
On a 80-rated defense; 32th-percentile production (×0.87 for competition level) put them -7 vs unit starters → 67.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at NB · Kentucky Wildcats
- 1372Aaron GatesStarter
- 22467Jaden SmithYou
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.