Wayne State University Athletics

UPDATED September 23, 2026

Jaylen Smith joined the Wayne State University athletic department as the post-graduate intern for compliance in the summer of 2026.  Smith will assist  Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance, Eno Umoh, and act as a liaison for the football program.

A 2021 graduate of East Kentwood High School by Grand Rapids, Smith then pursued a bachelor's degree in Sports Entertainment Business with a Minor in Marketing at Concordia University Ann Arbor from 2021 to 2025.

He graduated from WSU in 2026 with a bachelor's degree in Sports Management and is now looking to attain a master's degree in Law.

Student-Athlete Bio

While at Concoria University Ann Arbor, Smith was a four-year member of the Cardinals football team.  There he saw time in all three phases, defensive back, wide receiver and punt returner.

Prior to his collegiate career, Smith was a three-sport athlete for the Falcons -- football, basketball and track.  For the football team, he was First Team OK Red All-Conference, a 2020 Grand Rapids Dream Team Selection and a Division I All-State Honorable Mention honoree.