TJ Smith is a rising, downhill linebacker who earned a bigger role at Houston Christian
In the 2025 season, Houston Christian LB TJ Smith took a clear step forward, finishing with 39 tackles and 2.0 tackles for loss after posting 8 tackles and a pass breakup as a true freshman in 2024. He’s a sturdy 6-foot-1, 235-pound linebacker who brings physicality, flashes of playmaking, and enough range to stay involved on the field; he also logged 624 career snaps, which suggests real trust from the staff. The big draw is trajectory: he improved quickly, flashed a career-high seven tackles twice in 2025, and looks like a tough, dependable fit for a defense that values contact and consistency.
