Zach Smith is a rising WKU linebacker with starter upside
In the 2025 season, Zach Smith flashed in limited duty at Western Kentucky, finishing with 5 total tackles, and he enters 2026 as a redshirt sophomore expected to take on a much bigger role. He brings a compact 6-foot, 224-pound frame, proven high-school production, and a reputation as a three-star recruit with instincts, motor, and versatility; one 2026 defensive preview projected him as WKU’s leading tackler. If your team wants an active, physical linebacker who can grow into every-down responsibility, Smith looks like a strong fit.
