Arkell Smith

Arkell Smith (born October 25, 1999) is an American professional gridiron football wide receiver for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

University career
After using a redshirt season in 2018, Smith played college football for the Central Missouri Mules from 2019 to 2023. He played in 41 games where he had 196 catches for 2,816 yards and 34 touchdowns, finishing as the all-time leader in receptions and receiving touchdowns in program history.

Professional career
Smith was signed by the Edmonton Elks on April 2, 2024. Following training camp in 2024, he began the year on the practice roster. He then made his professional debut on June 22, 2024, against the Toronto Argonauts where he had two catches for 13 yards. In his third game, on July 14, 2024, against the Ottawa Redblacks, Smith scored his first career touchdown on a 10-yard pass from McLeod Bethel-Thompson.

Personal life
Smith was born to parents David and Anna Pillar.