VMI freshman DE Harrison Smith brings NFL-sized frame and early depth-chart intrigue
In the 2026 season, Harrison Smith is a 6-foot-3, 246-pound freshman defensive end for VMI, a build that screams edge-setting and power-rushing upside from day one[2]. He has already appeared in the Keydets’ 2026 cumulative stats, which signals early rotational involvement rather than a redshirt-only path[3]. What makes him interesting is the profile: long, sturdy, and young enough to keep developing, with the kind of physicality that can translate well in a rugged defensive front[1][2]. If your team wants a developmental DE with real upside and freshman-year juice, he’s a name worth tracking[1][2][3].
