Genesis Smith News: Declares for NFL Draft

Published on January 5, 2026

Smith has declared for the 2026 NFL Draft, Justin Spears of the Arizona Daily Star reports.

Smith, an Arizona cornerback, will forgo his last season of collegiate eligibility. The 6-foot-2, 204-pound student is a defender going into his draft year. While part of Arizona for three seasons, Smith logged 165 tackles (88 solo, 77 assisted), 14 pass deflections and five interceptions.