Julian Smith

Prior to UH Played two seasons at Bakersfield College. Totaled 114 tackles, 88 solo, over 22 career games with an interception. Recorded 59 tackles with three TFLs, an interception, fumble recovery and nine PBUs as a sophomore in 2024. Made a career-high 12 stops while breaking up three passes in his final game at Bakersfield College. Came away with an interception, fumble recovery and TFL in a Nov. 2 win over Ventura. Finished freshman season with 55 tackles, 44 solo. Recorded five or more tackles in six games, highlighted by a 12-tackle performance in a game at Ventura. Prep A 2023 graduate of Garces High School in Bakersfield, Calif. A four-year letterwinner who played on both sides of the ball, seeing action at both safety and receiver. Recorded 47 tackles while coming away with an interception and forced fumble as a senior in 2022. Caught three touchdown passes, finishing with 18 receptions for 183 yards. Made 40 tackles, three for loss, as a junior in 2021 while hauling in a pair of TD receptions on 18 catches for 265 yards. Finished with 16 tackles and a PBU as a sophomore while also throwing three TD passes in spot duty at quarterback. Personal Born in Bakersfield, Calif. Majoring in human development and family studies. Has two brothers Older brother Jalen is a linebacker for the Rainbow Warriors Parents are Michael Smith and Mabel Vargas of Bakersfield, Calif