Maryland wrestling All-American Jaxon Smith plans to enter NCAA transfer portal
Maryland wrestling All-American Jaxon Smith plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, he announced. He has one year of eligibility remaining. The other big news is Smith announced he would drop to 174 pounds for his final season.
He has wrestled 184 and 197 in his career. Smith previously announced he would take a medical redshirt due to an ankle injury back in January. He released a statement at the time.
“After a lot of thought, prayer and conversations with my coaches and medical team, I’ve decided to take a medical redshirt this season due to an ankle injury,” Smith wrote . “While this isn’t the season I envisioned for myself, my priority is getting back fully healthy so I can come back stronger for the 2026-27 season. I’m grateful for all of the support from my teammates, coaches, family and everyone who continues to believe in me.
I’m excited for what’s the come. ” Smith is a three-time NCAA qualifier with a record of 91-12 for his career. He is coming off of an All-American finish in 2025, where he took sixth place at 184 pounds in the NCAA Tournament.
He ranked No. 6 in the most recent InterMat rankings prior to his injury. Maryland coach Alex Clemsen also released a statement regarding the injury for Smith.