Lehigh security Mekhai Smith has dedicated to transferring to Minnesota. He recorded 56 whole tackles, 4 interceptions, three cross break-ups, one compelled fumble, and one fumble restoration.
Smith has two years of eligibility remaining.
Smith was an affect participant from the second he stepped on campus, seeing practically 300 snaps as a real freshman and recording 40 whole tackles. He developed into one of many high safeties within the Patriot League this yr.
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That is the second switch security the Gophers have signed this month, with Southwest Minnesota State defensive again Parker Knutson additionally grabbing an oar. Smith and Knutson add depth to a security room that already contains returning starters Kerry Brown and Aidan Gousby and promising younger gamers like Garrison Monroe and Zack Harden. Smith may additionally see the sector on the nickel place, the place the Gophers are shedding Darius Inexperienced and Jai’Onte McMillan to commencement.
