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Korel Smith

Start Date: January 2023
 
Prior Experience
  • Western Kentucky, Asst. Secondary, 2022 season
  • Florida Atlantic, D-Line Grad. Asst., 2022 spring
 
All-Conference Selections
  • 2024: Beni Mwamba (Fr.)
  • 2023: Kam Brown, 1st Team All-SoCon
  • Kahlef Hailassie, 2nd team All-CUSA (WKU)
  • Kaleb Oliver & Upton Stout All-CUSA honorable mention (WKU)
 
Playoffs/Bowl Games
  • 2023 FCS Playoffs 2nd Round
  • 2022 R&L New Orleans Bowl (W)
 
Conference Championships
  • 2019 Conference USA
  • 2017 Conference USA
 
Collegiate Coaching Highlights
  • 2024: Started four different corners due to injuries during the season but the pass defense still recorded 18 interceptions ranking 47th nationally of all DI programs (FBS/FCS) in pass coverage
  • 2023: Led a secondary that made seven interceptions and 31 total passes defended.
  • Helped WKU defense tie for most FBS takeaways in 2022 with Illinois (32)
  • Helped WKU defense rank No. 1 in defensive TDs in 2022 with Iowa (6)
  • His 2022 Hilltoppers secondary was 3rd nationally in interceptions (19)
 
Personal
Hometown: Miami, Fla.
 
Collegiate Career
Alma Mater: Florida Atlantic ‘20
Degree: General Studies
Sports Played: Football
  • FAU cornerback from 2016-2021 seasons
  • Played on 2017 and 2019 CUSA Champions
  • All-CUSA 1st team (2021-Player Football Focus)
  • Helped FAU to 2017 and 2019 Boca Raton Bowls wins & appearance in 2020 Montgomery Bowl
  • Played corner, nickel & safety during career with Owls