Chase Smith flashes early impact for UAPB’s secondary
In the 2026 season, Arkansas-Pine Bluff DB Chase Smith has already logged 3 total tackles and 0.5 sack in the season opener, giving the Golden Lions a quick-hit contributor who shows up around the ball and can help in run support[3][6][13]. The 5-foot-10, 190-pound junior from Longview, Texas, also has transfer seasoning from Kilgore College, which adds some “been-there, done-that” utility to his profile[7]. He looks like a physical, versatile defensive back rather than a pure ball-hawk, and that makes him a useful fit for a defense that wants dependable, assignment-sound depth with a little bite[1][3].
