Robert Smith IV is Boston College’s rising plug-and-play guard with real starter juice
In the 2025 season, Robert Smith IV made eight appearances and five starts for Boston College, then entered 2026 as the Eagles’ top returning interior lineman and a likely full-time guard, with preseason coverage pointing to starter potential and a move that should boost his value in the run game. The former three-star recruit out of Villa Angela-St. Joseph has already shown he can handle ACC size and physicality, and his growing frame (listed at 6-foot-4, 315 pounds in 2026) fits a downhill, power-oriented profile. If a team wants a young OL with early starting experience, upside, and toughness, he’s a strong fit.
