Peyton Smith brings local power-speed upside to EKU’s backfield
Peyton Smith is a 5'8", 186-pound redshirt freshman RB for Eastern Kentucky who arrives with a clear calling card: a dynamic blend of power, speed, and balance that EKU’s staff says can be used in multiple ways. In his senior season at Frederick Douglass, he rushed for 591 yards and 9 touchdowns on 67 carries, averaging 8.8 yards per carry, and helped his team to a 9-5 record and a state semifinal run in 2024. The fit looks appealing if you want a compact, physical back with juice and local bloodlines.
