Sterling Smithson brings a big-body interior presence to Missouri State
In the 2025 season, Missouri State senior DL Sterling Smithson logged 9 tackles through early October and has profile markers that matter: 6-foot-3, roughly 325 pounds, with experience and bulk to anchor the interior[1][2][5]. He’s not a flashy stat-stuffer, but his value is the messy work—holding ground, eating blocks, and helping keep the run game honest. DraftScout listed him as a 2026 draft prospect with a strong size/athleticism baseline, and EA Sports pegged him as a 68-rated player in College Football 26[10][11]. If your team wants a sturdy rotational run defender with senior maturity, he fits the mold[2][10].
