Wendell Smith brings proven ball skills and tackle production to UT Martin’s secondary
In the 2025 season at Wayne State, Wendell Smith logged 48 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, and 3 pass breakups while starting nine games, which suggests a corner who can play both the ball and the run. UT Martin lists him as a redshirt sophomore from Detroit and a 6-foot, 160-pound CB, and he transferred in after a season where he showed steady snap-to-snap durability by appearing in all 11 games. The fit here looks appealing for a staff needing an active, instinctive defensive back with documented production and some alpha energy in the back end.
