young, long-framed YSU tackle with upside and room to grow
Najwan Smithwick is a 6-foot-5, 260-pound sophomore offensive lineman for Youngstown State in the 2026 season, and the early read is simple: he’s a developmental tackle with real length and a sturdy academic/work ethic profile. He redshirted in 2025, so there’s no college game tape to judge yet, but his high-school résumé included first-team All-Lake Erie League honors and a Scholar Athlete award. He looks like a fit for a program that values patience, size, and long-term molding over instant polish.
