Jerod Smith

2024 – Freshman • Saw action in all 12 games this season and totaled seven tackles and an assisted TFL • Got a career-high two tackles vs. Louisville High School • A four-star prospect by all the major recruiting services • Rated a top-10 edge rusher nationally by ESPN • Listed as the state’s No. 3 prospect • Began his prep career at Somerset before spending two seasons in Connecticut, one at Cheshire Academy and one at Loomis Chaffee School • Transferred to Corbin in the fall of 2023 for his senior season • In his lone season with the Redhounds, was named the Class 4A District 8 Player of the Year by the KFCA and a first-team All-District choice after totaling 90 tackles, including a team-high 20 tackles for loss • Ranked sixth in the state in sacks with 9.0 • Part of a Corbin defensive squad that ranked No. 1 in the state in team defense, allowing just 5.9 points per game • Helped the Redhounds finish 12-1 overall, concluding the season as the 2023 Class 4A runner ups • Named an Under Armour All-American • Earned Ixon Law Office Player of the Week after recording nine tackles, 3.0 TFL and 3.0 sacks in a win over Lexington Catholic • Coached by Tom Greer • Chose Kentucky over Michigan Community Cats • Volunteered to pack food bags for God’s Pantry (2024) • Volunteered at a bowling event with Big Brothers Big Sisters (2024) Personal • Born in Lexington, Kentucky • Son of Jerod and Susan Smith • Dad is a retired master sergeant in the United States Marine Corps • Siblings are Toi Singleton, Tanner Stamper Smith, Jaylaan Smith, Jeryiah Smith and Jerod Smith • Twin brother, Jacob, is a fellow signee in the 2024 class … Jerod is older by 15 minutes • Major is undecided Jerod Says • His nickname is “Rod” • He chose Kentucky because it felt like home • His dream job is to be a business owner • Besides playing football, he’s also really good at playing video games • One word to describe him on the field is “versatile”