Julian Smith is a young Hawaii linebacker with rotational upside and special-teams value
In the 2025 season, Julian Smith appeared in four regular-season games and the Hawai‘i Bowl, and his listed role has moved from defensive back to linebacker, which hints at versatility and a staff that values his athletic profile and fit in multiple spots. He’s a junior from Bakersfield with a compact 6'0", 200-pound frame and family ties to the program, and the big question is whether he turns that flexibility into consistent snaps and impact plays in 2026. Right now, he looks like a depth-and-development fit with room to grow rather than a headline stat monster.
