Isaac Smith

Graduate transfer edge defender from Texas Tech played in 23 games, including eight starts, for the Red Raiders (11 games in 2022, 12 games in 2024) . . . has 45 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss (32 yards) and 3.5 sacks (26 yards) in his collegiate career . . . graduated from Texas Tech in December 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in university studies . . . joined the program over the summer. 2024 SEASON (REDSHIRT JUNIOR AT TEXAS TECH): Played in 12 games, including six starts at outside linebacker (vs. Washington State, North Texas, Arizona State, Cincinnati, Oklahoma State, West Virginia) . . . played a total of 414 snaps on defense, most on the team among outside linebackers, along with 65 plays on special teams . . . collected 31 tackles, including 3.5 for losses (27 yards) and 2.5 sacks (24 yards) . . . closed the season with three tackles and 39 snaps in the Liberty Bowl, which included a career-high 1.5 sacks; got to Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green in the end zone for a safety to end the Razorbacks’ opening drive of the second quarter . . . set a new career high with seven tackles in the road win over No. 11 Iowa State (11/2) . . . recorded four stops in win over North Texas (9/14), including two on punt coverage . . . had three tackles, including a 15-yard sack, at Washington State (9/7) . . . recorded four tackles in the season opener vs. Abilene Christian (8/31). 2023 SEASON (REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE AT TEXAS TECH): Missed the entire season due to an injury suffered during preseason camp. 2022 SEASON (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN AT TEXAS TECH): Played in 11 games, including two starts as an outside linebacker and edge rusher . . . started the final two games of the season (vs. Oklahoma and Ole Miss) . . . recorded 11 of his 14 tackles and each of his three tackles for loss over the final three games of the season . . . played a total of 151 snaps on defense (119 in last three games) and 67 plays on special teams . . . named to the Academic All-Big 12 Team . . . tied his season high with four tackles and had a season-best two tackles for loss (3 yards) and a 2-yard sack in playing 49 snaps in the Texas Bowl win over Ole Miss . . . played a season-high 52 snaps and had a 2-yard TFL in an overtime victory against Oklahoma (11/26) . . . recorded three stops in win at Iowa State (11/19) . . . saw his role increase late in the season due to an injury to starter Tyree Wilson . . . made his collegiate debut against Murray State (9/3) and recorded two tackles against the Racers in playing 18 snaps. 2021 SEASON (FRESHMAN AT TEXAS TECH): Redshirted . . . did not see game action. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Played at Wagoner High School in Wagoner, Oklahoma . . . helped lead Wagoner to the Class 4A state title as a senior in 2020 . . . led the Bulldogs during his senior campaign with 97 tackles, 13 sacks and 38 quarterback hurries . . . helped Wagoner to the state semifinals as a junior in 2019 after totaling 122 tackles, including 24 for losses and 13 sacks; also had a team-best 30 QB pressures . . . also played tight end on offense . . . previously played at Coweta High School as a sophomore in 2018 and recorded 65 tackles for the Tigers, who reached the Class 5A quarterfinals . . . also participated in track and field (200 meters, 400 meters, high jump) . . . ranked the No. 83 edge defender in the class of 2021 by 247Sports . . . also named one of the best overall prospects in the state of Oklahoma in the Class of 2021 by 247Sports (No. 24) . . . member of The Oklahoman’s Super 30 for the top Class of 2021 prospects in the state . . . son of Mike Smith and Sarah Stewart.