17Kani Smith
LB · RS FR
2-FR
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WLB3Third2-FR
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Bio
Kani Smith is a weak-side linebacker for Florida International at 6'2" and 210 pounds. The Pahokee, Florida native recorded 16 tackles for loss and 10 sacks as a high school senior, adding 78 total tackles. He also logged 15 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks as a junior. In 2025, Smith appeared in seven games and registered two solo tackles against Florida Atlantic on September 13, finishing with three total tackles on the season. He is a returning redshirt freshman majoring in Sports and Exercise Science. From Pahokee · Pahokee, FL.
Kani Smith appeared in 7 of 13 games in 2025.
Player information
ClassRedshirt FreshmanHeight6'2"Weight210 lbHometownPahokee, FLHigh schoolPahokeeRecruiting3 · No. 2771 national · 2025 classConferenceConference USA
Production · 2025
Defense
3
TACKLES
Career path
PAHOKEEPahokee, FL
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL2025 — present