Stats: 9 Carries, 65 Yards, 2 TDs, 2 Receptions, 40 Yards, 1 TD

It was an electric performance from senior RB/DB Jaylyn Smith Jaylyn Smith 5'10" | 175 lbs | DB/RB Chippewa Falls | 2026 State WI for Chippewa Falls, helping them pull off the victory in Week 7. Jaylyn looks more and more like a steal. The 5’10” 175 lbs 2026 brings mismatch creating speed to the backfield. It flashes right on the first play as he flies by the entire defense for the long TD catch. Smith makes his speed even more dangerous because of his patience. He allows things to develop so that he can show off his acceleration the instant that things open up. The senior is at home when asked to attack the edges and play out in space. The dynamic athlete also shines as a DB.

Jaylyn is coming off a strong junior season that has him on our radars and in position for a big senior campaign. He finished 2024 with 38 tackles, 2 TFLs, 2 forced fumbles, and an INT at CB. He also was second on the team as a receiving threat with 16 receptions, 209 yards and a TD. On defense I am a big fan of Jaylyn’s change of direction, acceleration, and closing speed. Coming off that closing speed the junior does an excellent job of tackling too. That quickness and body control also help him be a sudden route runner on offense. I believe the junior best projects as a CB with his tackling, agility, quickness, and ball skills. Check out his CB highlights. He is one of the top defenders from the region returning this season.

Chippewa Falls is going to be a school that a lot of college coaches go through and recruit this year. One of the reasons why is DB/WR Jaylyn Smith Jaylyn Smith 5'10" | 175 lbs | DB/RB Chippewa Falls | 2026 State WI . The ’26 had a great showing at the UWEC Exposure Combine. The 5’9″ 177 lbs athlete has elite length for his frame with a 6’1″ wingspan. Jaylyn also has a next level athletic base to build around too. He hit double 4.76 40 yard dashes, had a 7.28 L-Drill, 4.39 5-10-5, and hit a 35.2″ vertical on his best attempt. Numbers that suggest an athlete that is explosive, can win in short areas or deep downfield, and has the ability to change direction and accelerate on a dime. Get eyes on the ’26.