Yannick Smith News, Rumors, Updates - East Carolina Pirates

Commits to SMU Smith has committed to SMU, Billy Embody of On3.com reports.

Impact Smith feels like it is time for an improved level of football, hence his impending transfer from East Carolina to SMU, part of a Power Conference. During both of the Pirates' 2024 and 2025 seasons, he logged at least 400 receiving yards and several touchdowns. The question becomes whether or not said success translates well for SMU, whose receiver corps will be without two of its top-three wideouts (including seniors Jordan Hudson and Romello Brinson) during 2026. Combine the situation with his statistical output, and Smith can maintain high production.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Will place name in portal Smith will enter the transfer portal, per Pete Thamel of ESPN.com.

Impact Smith was productive from the moment he stepped on campus at East Carolina. The sophomore wideout tallied 69 catches for 1,017 yards and eight touchdowns across his first two seasons with the Pirates. Now, with two years of eligibility remaining, he'll look for a new home by way of the transfer portal.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in return Smith (ankle) didn't record any catches in Saturday's win over Florida Atlantic.

Impact Smith missed the Week 13 matchup versus UT San Antonio but had a quiet outing in his return. He caught 44 passes for 583 yards and five touchdowns in 11 games and will look to add to his totals during the team's upcoming bowl game.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed for Week 14 game Smith (ankle) is dressed for Saturday's game at Florida Atlantic, Stephen Igoe of 247Sports reports.

Impact Smith is moving decently before the game, but not enough to confirm full confidence in him being a go for Saturday's game at Florida Atlantic. Still, the wide receiver dressed indicates that East Carolina may use him Saturday, which leans a little more toward the positive side of his questionable status.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 14 Smith (ankle) is listed questionable ahead of Saturday's meeting with Florida Atlantic.

Impact Smith will be a game-time decision as he still appears on the team's final injury report due to an ankle injury. The sophomore wide receiver was reported to be hopeful of coming back this week, which would be a big help for ECU as he has totaled 44 receptions for 583 yards and five touchdowns across 10 games.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Week 14 return hopeful ECU head coach Blake Harrell said that he hopes to get Smith (ankle) back for Saturday's game against Florida Atlantic, asd

Impact Smith missed Week 13 due to an ankle injury, but the sophomore wideout could return for the Pirates' regular-season finale. Smith has caught 44 of 57 targets for 583 yards and five touchdowns this season.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 13 Smith (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game at UTSA.

Impact Smith out gives East Carolina's team one less wideout, and easily one of the 2025 Pirates' best, going into Week 13. ECU's regular season will conclude next week, with them hosting Florida Atlantic on Nov. 29, giving the unavailable wideout seven days to heal.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hits 50 yards against Memphis Smith caught all three targets for 50 yards during Saturday's 31-27 victory over Memphis.

Impact Smith's workload was lighter than usual this week with only three targets, but the sophomore was still able to reach 50 yards for the third straight week. In that span, he is averaging over 4.5 receptions and just under 70 yards per game.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores for the second straight game Smith accrued six receptions (on nine targets) for 59 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 48-22 victory versus Charlotte.

Impact Smith followed up his two-touchdown performance last week with another score Saturday, increasing his season total to five. The South Carolina native has been a weapon for Katin Houser all year alongside Anthony Smith.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Houser accounts for 4 total TDs as East Carolina wins against Charlotte, 48-22

Katin Houser threw for 224 yards and two touchdowns, added 26 yards and two more scores on the ground, and East Carolina took down Charlotte, 48-22 on Saturday

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Catches two touchdowns in win Smith compiled five receptions (on six targets) for 100 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 45-14 win versus Temple.

Impact Smith recorded his second two-touchdown and 100-yard game of the season Saturday. After a tough outing last game against Tulsa, the South Carolina native recovered in a big way, showing why he is one of Katin Houser's favorite targets.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Katin Houser helps East Carolina score 31 straight to pull away for 45-14 victory over Temple

Katin Houser threw two touchdown passes and East Carolina scored the final 31 points in a 45-14 romp over Temple

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Struggles to get going in loss Smith hauled in three of four targets for 32 yards during Thursday's 26-19 defeat versus Tulane.

Impact Smith had his lowest yardage output since Week 3 on Saturday, tallying only 32. The sophomore has still been having a great season, and is only 64 yards away from passing his total from last year, which he will try to do next week against a Tulsa defense that allowed 45 points to Memphis a week ago.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Produces 56 yards in win Smith caught three of four targets for 56 yards during Thursday's 28-6 win versus Army.

Impact After a career-high 146 yards last week, Smith continued his solid sophomore campaign Thursday night, serving as a reliable target for quarterback Katin Houser. The South Carolina native now has at least three receptions in every game this year, proving to be one of the best weapons in a very pass-heavy offense.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eclipses 100 yards in loss Smith accrued nine receptions (on 10 targets) for 146 yards during Saturday's 34-13 loss against Brigham Young.

Impact Despite the loss, Smith had the best performance of his young career this week, leading the Pirate receivers in yards and receptions. Prior to Saturday, the sophomore hadn't had more than five receptions and 67 yards in a game this season.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two-touchdown performance Smith logged four receptions (on five targets) for 25 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 38-0 victory over Coastal Carolina.

Impact After putting up five receptions in each of the first two games, Smith recorded his first two touchdowns of the year this week. The sophomore has taken his momentum from the end of 2024 into this season, as he has had at least three catches in seven games in a row.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two-touchdown performance Smith logged four receptions (on five targets) for 25 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 38-0 victory over Coastal Carolina.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Houser leads East Carolina to 38-0 win at Coastal Carolina

Katin Houser had 293 passing yards and two touchdowns as East Carolina routed Coastal Carolina, 38-0

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Catches TD Friday Smith caught three passes for 66 yards and a touchdown during Friday's 34-20 loss against Navy.

Impact Smith had another strong performance Friday, highlighted by a 52-yard touchdown reception late in the fourth quarter. The vast majority of his production this season came in the last two games where he combined for 10 catches for 178 yards and two touchdowns. He will look to take that form into bowl season to cap off his freshman campaign.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks out versus North Texas Smith notched seven receptions (on eight targets) for 112 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 40-28 victory over North Texas.

Impact Smith had by far the best game of his collegiate career Saturday as he set season highs in receptions, targets and yards. He also scored his second career touchdown, a 28-yard reception in the third quarter. He showed flashes of a breakout last week at Tulsa as he caught four of seven targets for 62 yards, but he firmly established himself as a receiving threat versus North Texas. Part of the reason for his increased work was that Chase Sowell (hamstring) did not play, so Smith may not be quite as involved Friday versus Navy if Sowell returns.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Houser accounts for 4 total TDs as East Carolina wins against Charlotte, 48-22

Katin Houser helps East Carolina score 31 straight to pull away for 45-14 victory over Temple

Houser leads East Carolina to 38-0 win at Coastal Carolina