Arizona Wildcats add 3-star Texas receiver Caleb Smith to 2026 recruiting class

In recent years, especially with Arizona in the Big 12, the Wildcats have prioritized recruiting Texas.

Arizona landed its first Texan for the 2026 recruiting class after three-star wide receiver Caleb Smith pledged to the Wildcats on Friday.

The 5-8, 160-pound Smith committed to Arizona over Arkansas, Baylor, Mississippi State, Nebraska and Texas Tech, among others. The Dallas-area product and Allen High School receiver is rated by 247Sports.com as the 99th-best prospect in Texas for 2026. 

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In two seasons at Allen, Smith has a combined 47 receptions for 410 yards and three touchdowns. He also has 197 yards as a punt returner. 

Smith — nicknamed "The Jet" — is Arizona's fourth commit of the '26 class, joining Bay Area offensive lineman Michael Langi, Chandler wide receiver Hamisi Juma and three-star linebacker Dash Fifita, who is the younger brother of UA quarterback Noah Fifita.