Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

AS A REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE IN 2019
Started two times, at Presbyterian (Sept. 21) and against Tennessee-Martin (Oct. 5) … played in 11 games … totaled 24 tackles, including 2.5 tackles for a loss … posted a season-high four tackles against Valparaiso (Aug. 29), against Tennessee State (Sept. 28) and at Murray State (Oct. 19).

AS A REDSHIRT FRESHMAN IN 2018
Played in all 11 games … was a regular contributor on special teams … totaled 13 tackles, one tackle for a loss and recovered one fumble … recorded six tackles against Southeast Missouri (Sept. 22) … had three tackles against No. 8 Jacksonville State (Oct. 6).

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2017
Redshirt season … did not play in any games.

HIGH SCHOOL
Three-time all-conference while playing tight end and defensive end at Science Hill High School for head coach Stacy Carter … had 12 career touchdown catches and 12 career sacks … also a member of the basketball team.
 
PERSONAL
Full name is Nakiya Maleke Smith ... son of Kenneth Smith and Victoria Ordsen … has one sister – Bryleigh … majoring in general studies.