

UI
Carter Smith
DL · #48 ·
Height6'3"
Weight250 lbs
Est. eligibility3 yrs
Production index
Not rated
Roster status
Rostered
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Last updatedNov 5, 2026, 3:19 PM
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Background
Did not play in a game · Big Ten Distinguished Scholar · Academic All-Big Ten Did not play in a game Played for head coach Lou Sponsel at Fremd · One-year letterwinner · 2022 All-MSL West Conference · Compiled 97 tackles, 10 sacks, and three forced fumbles in his career at Fremd High School · Two-time Academic All-MSL West Conference · Member of the National Honors Society · Illinois State Scholar Born Sept. 2, 2005 · Son of Eric and Lisa Smith · One brother, Aidan · Chose Illinois because, "it's a great school; I grew up watching college football and basketball at Illinois. My family and I went to many Illinois vs. Northwestern games. I've always loved Illinois." · Majoring in mechanical engineering
Hometown
🏴Rolling Meadows, IL
High schoolFremd
Scholarship--
Career path
- EnrolledCarter Smith (DL) enrolled at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · from the season record
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | 1 | 0 | 7 | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | 1 | 0 | -- | -- | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 2 | 0 | 7 | -- | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Profile last updated Nov 5, 2026









