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Zach Smith
LB · #20 · Western Kentucky University
Transfer
Height6'0"
Weight224 lbs
Est. eligibility3 yrs
Production index
Not rated
Roster status
RosteredZach Smith (LB) officially transferred from Southern Methodist University to Western Kentucky University
Last updatedSep 23, 2026, 2:04 PM
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Background
Before WKU: 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.
Hometown
🏴Red Oak, TX
High schoolRed Oak HS
ScholarshipYes
Career path
- TransferredPortal · 8/21/25, 5:05 PMZach Smith (LB) officially transferred from Southern Methodist University to Western Kentucky University
- CommittedUpNext · 6/4/25, 10:39 PMZach Smith (LB) committed to Austin Peay State University
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK | PDEF | PBU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Western Kentucky University | 2 | 2 | 89 | -- | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Western Kentucky University | 12 | 0 | 86 | -- | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 |  Southern Methodist University | 1 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 15 | 2 | 175 | -- | 11 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Profile last updated Sep 23, 2026