Kendarius Smith brings ball-hawking, lockdown upside to Nicholls' secondary
In the 2024 season, Kendarius Smith was one of Nicholls’ most disruptive defensive backs, finishing with 17 tackles and 3 interceptions, and his earlier 2023 breakout included 27 tackles and 14 passes defended—good enough for All-Southland First Team honors and a Southland lead in pass breakups. He’s a feisty, experienced cover guy with real ball skills, and the tape-backed differentiator is his timing and consistency getting hands on throws. If you want a DB who can create turnovers and compete every snap, he’s absolutely worth a close look.
