Ja'ir Smith

Ja’ირ Smith is a senior defensive back for California in the FBS, wearing jersey No. 6. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, Smith is listed at 6-foot-1 (73 inches) and 185 pounds. His Player Position and Role on Team is in the secondary, contributing on defense and special teams. In the 2025 regular season, Smith appeared in 12 games and made his impact primarily as a rotational DB. His Ja’ir Smith stats for the year included 7 total tackles (5 solo, 2 assists) with 4 special-teams tackles and 2 special-teams assists. He recorded 0.0 sacks, 0.0 tackles for loss, 0 quarterback hits, 0 passes defended, 0 interceptions, 0 forced fumbles, and 0 fumble recoveries. Discipline metrics show 2 penalties for 19 yards, with no penalty first downs credited. Smith did not start a game in 2025, finishing with 0 starts across his 12 appearances. This Ja’ir Smith NCAAF profile reflects a defensive back who logged consistent game participation and special-teams production during the 2025 college football season.