Blake Smith brings veteran ball-hawking juice to Tarleton State's secondary
Blake Smith is a senior-caliber playmaker for Tarleton State, and in the 2024 season he logged 81 total tackles, 5 interceptions, and 17 passes defended—clear signs of a DB who finds the football and finishes plays[8][10]. He also appeared in all 14 games in 2024 and started 13, which says a lot about his trust level, durability, and consistency in the Texans’ back end[1]. The big differentiator: he’s not just active, he’s disruptive, with multiple sources showing takeaway production and steady involvement on special teams too[1][10][11].
