Is Kani Smith starting?
Kani Smith is listed 3rd string at WLB for Florida International Panthers.
Kani Smith is listed WLB #3 for Florida International at 44 OVR.
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Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of Pahokee, ranked #2,771 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 3 tackles, 0 TFL, 0 sacks. That's 0% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 44 overall (Depth tier).
- Jersey
- #17
- Class
- RS FR
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 210 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 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
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8200
- National Rank
- #2771
- High School
- Pahokee
- Hometown
- Pahokee, FL
Why this rating?
On a 68-rated defense; 18th-percentile production (×0.80 for competition level) put them -12 vs unit starters → 44.
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 WLB · Florida International Panthers
- 1973Josiah TaylorStarter
- 21851Pickle Stewart
- 31744Kani SmithYou
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.