For the primary time in two seasons, your North Carolina s are l, due to a mixture of skilled returners, portal additions, class of 2026 recruits and breakout stars.
One among UNC's most impactful gamers this fall is redshirt sophomore defensive again h, who's rising as a pacesetter within the secondary. With 39 tackles (23 solo), a team-high three interceptions and go breakups apiece, one compelled fumble, restoration and TFL every, Smith makes his presence recognized everywhere in the area.
For Smith's newest breakout efficiency, throughout n over archival e, PFF named him to its ACC Crew of the Week.
Smith was a tackling machine in Durham, totaling 10 (5 solo) and deflecting a game-high two passes. Together with n, who earned ACC Linebacker of the Week honors, Smith held the Blue Devils' (4-2, 1-2 ACC) second-half offense in test throughout its potential, game-winning fourth quarter drive.
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Smith performed in all 12 video games throughout his redshirt freshman, 2025 marketing campaign in Chapel Hill, shortly proving his future stardom potential with a 3-yard interception within the win at Charlotte. With offseason secondary departures, the Tar Heels (4-2, 2-1 ACC) known as upon Smith to ship this fall and, by six video games, he's totally exceeding expectations.
e, with Smith primed for a giant sport towards the ACC's last-place group. Orange (2-4, 0-2 ACC) quarterbacks mixed to throw 9 interceptions, which Smith has a 3rd of, by their first six video games.
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