A developing Redbirds linebacker with SEC-style length and special-teams grit
Jamarcus Smith is a 6-foot-1, 230-pound linebacker for Illinois State who arrived with a strong Florida prep résumé and has already proven he’ll do the dirty work, appearing in all 14 games in 2024 mostly on special teams while recording six tackles. He redshirted in 2023, so the current profile is more about upside than a finished product: rangy frame, physical background, and a team-first mentality. If you want a high-motor, developmental LB who can carve out value before becoming a fuller defensive contributor, Smith is worth a look.
