Josh Smith

Second year linebacker who redshirted in his first season with the Garnet & Black… local product from Dutch Fork High School, one of the state’s top programs. 2025 (Freshman) True freshman who enrolled in January and went through spring drills… worked with the scout team… saw late action in the win over Coastal Carolina… did not record any statistics… redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL Graduated from Dutch Fork High School in Irmo, S.C.. in December 2024… led the Silver Foxes to a perfect 13-0 record and the 2024 5A Division I state title…. had a team-high 96 tackles (16 for loss), nine sacks and six quarterback hurries as a senior… named the Midlands Defensive Player of the Year as selected by The State… was a South Carolina Football Coaches Association All-State selection for all classes… also was named to The State’s Midlands all-area team… selected to play in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas… coached by Tom Knotts… helped the Silver Foxes capture the 2023 South Carolina 5A title with a 14-1 record, earning some all-state honorable mention recognition in the process… had 63 tackles, 20 for loss, seven sacks and 15 quarterback hurries… also competed in track & field, logging a shot put of 42-1. PERSONAL Joshua Smith was born Oct. 16, 2006… is a sport and entertainment management major.