Mekai Smith
High School: Balboa High School (San Francisco, CA)
Position: RB / ATH
Class: 2025
HT/WT: 6’2” / 220 lbs
247Sports Profile: https://247sports.com/player/mekai-smith-46161539/
Academic, Eligibility, Social Media & Contact Information
High School: Balboa High School
NCAA / Recruiting Profile: 247Sports Profile Listed
Social Media
X (Twitter): https://x.com/MekaiSmith0
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/llull_kai
Contact
Phone: 925-303-9583
Email: llullkai25@gmail.com
Achievements & Honors
Broke Jahvid Best’s Bay Area Touchdown Record (record set while Best was at Salesian HS; Best went on to play college football and in the NFL)
Holds the California State Lead in Touchdowns (Season)
3x CIF State Champion (Sophomore year with Lincoln HS; back-to-back State Championships with Balboa HS)
4x League Champion
2x Regional Champion
San Francisco Section Touchdown Record Holder
6th in California in Rushing Yards with 100 fewer carries than the state leader
One of the most dominant and efficient all-purpose athletes in the state of California
Leadership, Multi-Sport & Intangibles
Multi-sport athlete (Football & Basketball)
Physical, explosive runner with an elite size-speed combination
Competitive leader and focal point of Balboa’s offense
Known for durability, versatility, and big-play ability
Did not play extensive defensive snaps but was a difference-maker when on the field
Multiple games featured a running clock, limiting total snaps and statistical output
Athletic Metrics & Production
Verified Metrics
40-Yard Dash: 4.51 sec
Bench Press: 375 lbs
Squat: 405 lbs
Deadlift: 405 lbs
Offensive Production
Carries: 138
Rushing Yards: 2,447
Yards Per Carry: 17.7
Rushing Touchdowns: 42
Receiving Yards: 379
Receiving Touchdowns: 5
Passing Touchdowns: 1
Total Touchdowns: 53
Rushing TD Points: 318
All-Purpose Impact
All-Purpose Yards: 3,484
Total Yards Per Game: 248.9
Special Teams Dominance
Combined Kick & Punt Return Yards: 658
Kick Return Average: 52.8 yards
Punt Return Average: 61.0 yards
Punt Return TDs: 3
Kick Return TDs: 3
Defensive Contributions (Situational)
Total Tackles: 27
TFL: 11
Sacks: 4
QB Hurries: 12
Fumble Recoveries: 3 (including scoop-and-score TD)
Blocked Punts: 2
All-Star Nomination Notes
Mekai Smith is a once-in-a-generation all-purpose athlete whose production, efficiency, and historical impact separate him from every other player in the state. Breaking Jahvid Best’s Bay Area touchdown record and leading California in touchdowns while averaging just 9.8 carries per game highlights his rare explosiveness and efficiency. A three-time CIF State Champion and game-breaker in all three phases, Mekai’s numbers could have been even more historic without running-clock games limiting his snaps. His dominance, versatility, and championship pedigree make him one of the most deserving GSF Senior All-Star selections in recent memory.