#29
Donald Smith III
Returning to Charlotte for 2026
Baltimore, Md. → Dunbar
via charlotte49ers.com ↗Donald Smith III
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Tim Albin
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Charlotte
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · Charlotte
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: -8 net (19 in / 27 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Charlotte · Last season: 1-11 · Talent rank #108 · 2026 recruiting class #103
Background
At Charlotte Junior, 2026: Joined the Niners ahead of fall camp Before Charlotte Played the 2025 season at Riverside City College Totaled 25 tackles with two interceptions in nine games for the Tigers while helping RCC post a 7-4 record with a 5-2 mark in conference play Had the interceptions aga...
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