Ismael Smith Flores News: Signs with ECU

Published on January 6, 2026

Flores will transfer to East Carolina, he announced on his personal X account.

Flores started his collegiate career with Nebraska, but didn't log any stats as a Cornhusker. He transferred to UTRGV for 2025, and logged 20 catches for 244 yards and six touchdowns. Now, he'll find his way back to FBS football with East Carolina, where he should still have three seasons of eligibility remaining.