Lamar Smith brings size, special-teams grit, and growing linebacker upside to UT Martin
In the 2025 season, UT Martin linebacker Lamar Smith played in nine games and made his mark mainly on special teams, finishing with nine total tackles, five solo stops, four assists, and a forced fumble against Missouri State. At 6-foot-2 and 245 pounds, he brings a sturdy frame, physical edge, and the kind of downhill toughness coaches like for special teams and depth duty. He’s still early in his career, but the combo of size, motor, and early impact suggests a useful, coachable defender who can fit a team that values effort, contact, and room to develop.
