#19
Eddie Smith III
Returning to Akron for 2026
Winchester, Calif. → Liberty | Mt. San Jacinto
via gozips.com ↗Eddie Smith III
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Joe Moorhead
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Akron
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · Akron
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: -3 net (15 in / 18 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Akron · Last season: 5-7 · Talent rank #104 · 2026 recruiting class #132
Background
2024-25 (Mt. San Jacinto): Played in 15 games... recorded 101 tackles, 69 unassisted & 32 assisted... recorded two sacks for 10 yards... recorded 11 tackles for loss for 33 yards... forced and recovered one fumble... recorded two interceptions for 11 yards...
Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology