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King Smith
DL · #53 · Lindenwood University
Transfer
Height6'3"
Weight315 lbs
Est. eligibility4 yrs
Production index
Not rated
Roster status
RosteredKing Smith (DL) officially transferred from Eastern Illinois University to Lindenwood University
Last updatedSep 23, 2026, 1:13 PM
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Background
2025 (RS-FRESHMAN): Played in four games during the 2025 season as a reserve defensive lineman... made one tackle with a solo stop at Western Illinois... 2024 (FRESHMAN): Did not appear in any games during the 2024 season... used redshirt year... HIGH SCHOOL: Played for coach Derek Spates at Decatur MacArthur HS… four year starter on defense… two-time first-team All-Central State Eight selection on defense… also played on offensive line during prep career… helped lead team to six wins and IHSA Class 5A State playoff appearance…
Hometown
🏴Decatur, IL
High schoolMacArthur
ScholarshipYes
Career path
- TransferredPortal · 1/20/26, 1:00 PMKing Smith (DL) officially transferred from Eastern Illinois University to Lindenwood University
- EnteredPortal · 1/2/26, 12:15 AMKing Smith (DL) officially entered the transfer portal · from Eastern Illinois University
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Lindenwood University | 3 | 0 | -- | -- | 8 | 4 | 6 | 24 | 2.5 |
| 2025 |  Eastern Illinois University | 4 | 0 | -- | -- | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 7 | 0 | -- | -- | 9 | 5 | 6 | 24 | 2.5 |
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Profile last updated Sep 23, 2026