Josh Smith Brings Veteran Defensive-Back Experience to Western Illinois
Josh Smith is a veteran defensive back who gives Western Illinois length, experience, and back-line stability after multiple seasons in the program, including 2017 as a senior at 5'10", 190 pounds. The big differentiator here is trust: a long-tenured DB who has lived through the grind of a college secondary is often valuable for communication, alignment, and game-day poise, even when the stat sheet stays quiet. He looks like a fit for a team that wants maturity, detail, and reliable practice habits over flash.
