Bemidji State University

Shevin Smith Jr. enters his second season on the Beaver coaching staff, adding Co-Defensive Coordinator to his list of responsibilities in 2026 after serving as the defensive backs coach and special teams coordinator the year prior. In his first season at Bemidji State, Smith helped coach the Beaver’s special teams unit to average 40.48 yards per punt, 57.1 yards per kickoff and a field-goal percentage of 71.43. On the returns side, the Beavers averaged 8.25 yards on punt while holding opponents to just over six yards. On the kickoff, BSU averaged 16.37 return yards with then senior Drayton Lehman leading the way with 31 yards per return. 

Smith brings with him recruiting experience from the University of Nebraska where he served as the Football Recruiting Coordinator from June 2024 until January of 2025. During this time, Smith was responsible for the development, management, organization and control of the defensive back side of the Huskers’ recruitment process. Prior to this time, he served as Nebraska’s Graduate Assistant Defensive Backs Coach from January 2023 until he moved into the recruiting roll. 

Shevin Smith also brings with him experience in the National Football League as an intern with the Indianapolis Colts. During his time with the Colts, Smith assisted with defensive back drills, participated in position group meetings, assisted with workouts, logistics, practice and meeting room set up and much more. 

Smith is a 2022 graduate of Baylor University where he played cornerback from 2019 to the spring of 2022. During his time at BU, the Bears found wins at the Big 12 level, the Sugar Bowl and marked the most wins in program history during the 2021 season. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with Entrepreneurship at BU and completed his Master’s Degree in Applied Sciences and Leadership Development through Nebraska.