Will Smith is already flashing in Southern Miss’s front seven
In the 2026 season, Southern Miss defensive lineman Will Smith has opened with 3 tackles and 0.5 sacks in the opener, hinting at an active, disruptive motor off the edge[3][7]. The 6-2, 240-pound redshirt sophomore from Choctaw, Oklahoma, was a three-star recruit and a top-ranked state prospect, and his background as a former receiver and tight end suggests real athletic versatility[1][2]. He looks like a good fit for teams wanting a younger, high-upside DL with burst, effort, and room to keep adding power.
