Evan Smith brings proven depth and playmaking juice to the secondary
In the 2025 season, Northwestern DB Evan Smith showed he can be trusted in real game action, appearing in 8 games with 6 tackles and a pass breakup, and over his Wildcats career he logged 31 appearances, 4 starts, 42 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss, 1 interception, and 4 pass breakups. He’s not a flashy headline-grabber, but he is a compact, experienced cover man who has already flashed ball skills and willingness to hit, including a strong debut stretch that produced a diving interception. With one season of eligibility left after transferring to Duke, Smith looks like a steady, competitive fit for a team needing reliable depth and a DB who understands how to survive in the chaos of college football.
