Mater Dei’s Star Freshman Receiver: Jonah Smith

Jonah Smith is a 2026 recruit who plays Wide Receiver at Mater Dei High School. Smith is ranked among one of the top recruits in the class of 2026 and is ranked among one of the top Wide Receivers in the class as well. In addition, Smith is listed among one of the top recruits in the state of California and is listed among one of the top Wide Receivers in the state of California. His top offers are, Notre Dame, Oregon, and Michigan.

Growing up, were you inspired by any NFL Players?

I used to play offense and defense at first so I watched a lot of Richard Sherman. I loved his confidence. There used to be videos of him mic’d up and you could tell how dominant he was at that position. For receivers, I watch Stefon Diggs a lot, he’s a little bigger than me but I feel like I can try to mirror his game and become better at what he does because we are basically the same size.

What songs do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

A pregame song for me is Dreams and Nightmares by Meek Mill.

What is your offseason training like?

Offseason training is just lifts and speed, as well as receiver work.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My favorite memory is when I got my first offer from the University of Buffalo.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?

The best player I’ve played with is probably Trent Mosley.

What was your reaction to getting your first offer?

My reaction to getting my first offer was shock. My friends and I used to talk about it all the time, and it became reality.

What is your favorite food?

My favorite food has to be spam musubis.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

I’d want to meet Michael Jordan. If I could sit down and have a conversation with him about work ethic and how to be stronger mentally that’d be awesome, even though he’s not a football player.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

My favorite sports moment was when Stefon Diggs made that sick play in Minnesota, on the sideline to ice the game.