McNeese’s Cody Smith brings rangy, high-impact LB energy
Cody Smith is a 6-foot-2, 212-pound linebacker for McNeese who has already flashed production and disruption: in the 2024 season, he played in 10 games and logged seven tackles, a pass breakup, and a blocked kick, then earned Southland Conference Special Teams Player of the Week honors after a blocked punt against Alcorn State.[1][13][14] What makes him interesting is the juice—he’s a versatile, active defender who impacts games beyond the tackle count, with special-teams toughness and a knack for showing up in momentum plays. If your team wants an aggressive, developing linebacker who can contribute on defense and special teams, Smith is a very solid fit.[1][13][14]
