
Eddie Smith brings veteran ball-hawk energy to Arkansas State’s secondary
In the 2023 season, Arkansas State safety Eddie Smith was a steady playmaker, finishing with 41 tackles, 2 interceptions, and a forced fumble, after posting 58 tackles and 2 picks in 2022. He stands out for his instinctive range, turnover production, and veteran presence—coaches credited him as one of the team’s leading tacklers and a key reason the secondary limited big plays. The fit is obvious for teams wanting a smart, physical safety who makes offenses pay when they get careless.