Smith appeared in all 13 games as a true freshman at Arizona in 2023 and had 24 tackles and one interception.[3] As a sophomore in 2024, he played in all 12 and recorded 63 tackles and three interceptions.[4][5] After the season, he entered the transfer portal but returned to Arizona for the 2025 season.[6][7] Smith racked up 77 total tackles and eight pass breakups to help Arizona finish as the seventh-best passing defense in the country.[8]
