Mazi Smith from East Kentwood High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Smith joined Michigan after being heavily recruited.

In 2019 as a freshman Smith saw action in just 2 games and played a total of 7 snaps for the Wolverines. He recorded no tackles, no assists, while adding no stops.

As a sophomore for the Wolverines in 2020 Smith played in 4 games and took part in 51 snaps for the Wolverines. He recorded only 3 tackles, 2 assists, while adding 2 stops.

In 2021 as a junior Smith played in 14 games and contributed on 544 snaps. He recorded 29 tackles, 14 assists while making 21 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 21 total pressures, which included 14 QB hurries, 6 QB hits, and one sack on the year.

In 2022 as a senior Smith logged playing time in 13 games and logged a total of 575 snaps for the Wolverines. He also added 36 tackles, 6 assists, and 30 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 23 total pressures, which included 17 QB hurries, 5 QB hits, and one sack on the season.