Isaiah Smith brings proven ACC pass-rush production and disruptive backfield pressure
Isaiah Smith is the kind of edge defender coaches notice because he consistently **wrecks plays in the backfield**: in 2025 at SMU, he led the ACC with 18.0 tackles for loss and posted a career-best 8.5 sacks while adding a forced fumble and a recovery. He also showed week-to-week impact, with multiple five-tackle outings and a 3.5-sack explosion at Boston College. The fit is obvious for a team needing a relentless, assignment-sound DL who wins with motor, leverage, and production rather than flash alone.
