UT Martin’s Patrick Smith: a proven, every-down runner with touchdown production
Patrick Smith is coming off a 2024 breakout at UT Martin, where he led the Big South-OVC in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns with 1,226 yards and 14 scores while starting all 14 games. He brings compact size, efficient contact balance, and real all-purpose value, adding 18 catches for 155 yards plus kickoff return work. His differentiator is week-to-week reliability: six 100-yard games and multiple multi-TD outings show he can carry an offense, though he has been more productive as a volume, scheme-fit back than a pure breakaway specialist.[3][2][11]
