Cam Smith is Penn State’s high-upside, special-teams-first linebacker with breakout buzz
Cam Smith enters the 2026 season as a redshirt freshman with real blue-chip pedigree, ranking among the top linebacker recruits in the 2025 class and showing enough development to earn repeated internal recognition for his work ethic. He played sparingly in 2025, but reports describe him as physically gifted, active on special teams, and a depth piece who could push for a larger role if injuries or performance open the door. In a loaded Penn State linebacker room, he stands out for upside, toughness, and early buy-in.
