KeAndre Lambert-Smith

KeAndre Lambert-Smith
Auburn Tigers
PositionWide receiver
Class
Redshirt
Redshirt
Junior
MajorRecreation, Park and Tourism Management
Personal information
Born: (2002-07-29) July 29, 2002 (age 22)
Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight188 lb (85 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolMaury
(Norfolk, Virginia)
Career highlights and awards

KeAndre Lambert-Smith, (born July 29, 2002), also known by his initials KLS, is an American college football wide receiver for the Auburn Tigers. He previously played for the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Early life

Lambert-Smith grew up in Norfolk, Virginia and attended Matthew Fontaine Maury High School.[1][2] As a senior, he gained over 1,500 yards from scrimmage and scored 26 touchdowns as Maury won the Group 5A state championship.[3] Lambert-Smith was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college football at Penn State over offers from North Carolina, Ohio State, Clemson, and Georgia.[4]

College career

Penn State

Lambert-Smith caught 15 passes for 138 yards during his true freshman season, which did not count against his eligibility because of coronavirus pandemic.[5] He had 34 receptions for 521 yards and five touchdowns during his redshirt freshman season.[6][7] Lambert-Smith caught three passes for 124 yards and one touchdown in the 2023 Rose Bowl as a redshirt sophomore, including a Rose Bowl record 88-yard reception.[8][9] He finished the season with 24 receptions for 389 yards and four touchdowns and also completed two pass attempts for 73 yards and one touchdown.[10] On April 15, 2024, Lambert-Smith announced that he would enter the transfer portal.[11]

Auburn

On April 24, 2024, Lambert-Smith announced that he would transfer to Auburn.[12]

Personal life

Lambert-Smith's uncle, Kam Chancellor, played college football at Virginia Tech and in the NFL for eight seasons.[13]

References

  1. ^ Wood, Norm (July 17, 2019). "Fab 15: The state's top football recruits for the class of 2020". Daily Press. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  2. ^ "Auburn lands Penn State WR Lambert-Smith". ESPN.com. April 24, 2024. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
  3. ^ Lingerman, Matt (February 21, 2020). "WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith Didn't Want Red Carpet Treatment". Rivals.com. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  4. ^ Hockensmith, Dustin (July 29, 2020). "Penn State 2020 recruiting class profile: KeAndre Lambert-Smith is an explosive athlete with a shot to play early". The Patriot-News. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  5. ^ "KeAndre Lambert-Smith's improved mentality opens door for more success in Penn State offense". The Patriot-News. September 8, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  6. ^ Scarcella, Rich (April 16, 2022). "Penn State's KeAndre Lambert-Smith sees opportunity for breakout season". Reading Eagle. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  7. ^ Scarcella, Rich (November 26, 2022). "Penn State's KeAndre Lambert-Smith talks proudly about his TD pass". Reading Eagle. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  8. ^ "'I visualized a touchdown': Penn State's KeAndre Lambert-Smith on his Rose Bowl record-breaker". The Patriot-News. January 3, 2023. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  9. ^ McGuire, Kevin (May 2, 2023). "2023 Penn State football snapshot profile: No. 1 KeAndre Lambert-Smith". Nittany Lions Wire. Retrieved May 10, 2023.
  10. ^ Snyder, Audrey (March 22, 2023). "Penn State's receivers need to step up. That starts with KeAndre Lambert-Smith". The Athletic. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  11. ^ Rittenberg, Adam (April 15, 2024). "Penn State loses leading WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith to portal". ESPN. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  12. ^ Rittenberg, Adam (April 24, 2024). "Auburn lands Penn State receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith". ESPN. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  13. ^ Smith, Cam (September 4, 2018). "ALL-USA Watch: Kam Chancellor's nephew, KeAndre Lambert, breaking out". USATodayHSS.com. USA Today. Retrieved July 26, 2023.