Zach Smith

Smith appeared in 12 games during his first season on The Hill, primarily on special teams while also adding depth at linebacker. He finished the season with six total tackles, with a season-high three tackles in the Sept. 6 game at Toledo. Smith arrived at WKU after spending one season at SMU, where he saw action in one game as a true freshman. HS/Misc.: Smith prepped at Red Oak High School in Texas, where he was rated a three-star recruit by ESPN, Rivals, 247Sports and On3. As a senior at Red Oak, he totaled 76 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, one sack, three interceptions, five forced fumbles, seven pass breakups and one defensive touchdown. As a junior in 2022, he finished with 98 tackles, seven tackles for loss, six sacks, two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, seven pass breakups and one defensive touchdown.