
Trusted veteran safety with real ball-production history
Sam Smiley is a senior safety for North Carolina who has logged 31 games and 20 career starts, giving the Tar Heels a battle-tested, assignment-sound presence on the back end. In the 2015 season, he produced 48 tackles, an interception, and a fumble recovery before a torn Achilles ended his year, which adds important injury context to his profile. His appeal is reliability, instincts, and a nose for the football more than flash; if you want a steady veteran who has already proved he can contribute in big spots, he’s worth a look.