2026 Spring Football Roster
Biography
As a Freshman (2025):
- Saw action in all 12 games with one start during his true freshman season.
- Ranked fourth on the team with 64 total tackles (41 solo).
- Ranked second on the team with four QB hurries.
- Had 1.5 tackles for loss and 0.5 sacks.
- Made his first career start at Illinois and made 10 tackles.
- Recorded a career-high 11 tackles against Washington.
- Made six tackles including a half sack against Towson.
- In his first career game, recorded eight tackles in a win over FAU.
- Was honored with the A.V. Williams Award (outstanding & conspicuous sportsmanship) at the year-end banquet.
Before Maryland:
- Four-star recruit according to Rivals and ESPN
- No. 7 player in the state of Virginia and No. 14 inside linebacker via Rivals
- Transferred into Norfolk Maury ahead of senior season
- Spent junior year at Baltimore’s St. Frances Academy and was named Baltimore Sun All-Metro Second-Team
- Also competed in track and field
- Chose Maryland over Alabama, Miami, Penn State & Notre Dame
Personal:
- Three of his family members served in the Navy: Carl Smith, Coette Smith, and Jewel Smith
- His favorite snack is Welch’s Gummies
Statistics
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Historical Player Information
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2025 Signing DayFreshman
Linebacker
0 lbs
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2025Freshman
Linebacker
6'1"
222 lbs
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2026Sophomore
Linebacker
6'1"
222 lbs