6-foot-3 safety bringing size, steadiness, and special-teams grit to Missouri State
In the 2025 season, Antonio Smith played 11 games for Missouri State, logged 271 snaps, and finished with 12 total tackles, including a season-high 5 tackles at Kennesaw State, showing he’s a dependable, physical safety who can handle real rotational work[1][2]. The 6-foot-3, 197-pound senior transferred from FAU and was originally a three-star recruit, which fits the profile of a long, rangy defensive back whose value goes beyond the box score: special-teams experience, consistency, and enough versatility to earn a starting look when needed[1][2][12].
