Keith Smith Class: Junior Hometown: Fort Hood, Texas High School: Shoemaker Height / Weight: 6-2 / 226 Position: Wide Receiver

Quoting Coach Rock: "His combination of great size and speed are a cornerstone to build upon."

2008: Appeared in all 12 games, including four starts ... ranked eighth in Big Ten with average of 4.1 receptions per game ... third on team with 49 receptions for 486 yards (9.9 average) and two touchdowns ... caught six passes for 67 yards and a touchdown vs. Northern Colorado on Sept. 6 ... first career reception was 26-yard touchdown catch in that game ... had career-long 31-yard catch vs. Central Michigan on Sept. 20 ... had seven catches for 53 yards at Northwestern on Oct. 18 ... recorded career-highs of 12 receptions for 136 yards and a touchdown vs. Indiana on Nov. 22.

2007: Did not play ... moved from safety to wide receiver late in season.

2006: Appeared in 11 games, including one start ... switched from quarterback to safety after two games following injuries to Torri Williams and Aaron Lane ... had 11 tackles (9 solo, 2 assists) ... had season-high two tackles at Notre Dame on Sept. 30 ... made first career start and equaled season high of two tackles at Hawaii on Nov. 25.

High School: Three-star prospect by Rivals.com ... set school career record with 75 touchdowns ... first team all-district selection as senior after completing 99 of 200 passes (49.5 percent) for 1,352 yards and rushing for 943 yards ... broke school season record with 29 touchdowns ... also handled punting and kicking duties ... coach was Ken Gray.

Personal: Given name is Keith Antonio Smith ... born Nov. 20, 1987 ... law and society major ... interests include sports, video games, building computers, traveling, swimming and singing.

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