#79

Hoke Smith II

G · Navy · Jr. · #79

Returning to Navy for 2026
This season's coverage starts August 26 — check back once kickoff hits.

Hoke Smith II

G · Navy · Jr · #79

Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.

Career Arc

HS
Recruit
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No recruit profile
CFB
College
Navy
2025
NFL
NFL Draft
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Not drafted (yet)

2025 snapshot

Season context · Team result + system

2025Navy11-2HC: Brian Newberry · Run-heavy

Signature game

SIGNATURE GAME · Week 12 · 2025

W 41–38

vs South Florida

1 SOLO  ·  1 TOT

Edged out South Florida at home in a shootout.

How he plays

2026 Outlook

Navy

2026 Depth chart

Projected starter

G · Navy

Returning around him

  • 97% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
  • 2 Navy players drafted to NFL
  • Transfer portal: -3 net (0 in / 3 out)

2026 Award watch

No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)

Navy · Last season: 11-2 (AP #22) · 2026 recruiting class #134

Heisman trajectory

Heisman Trajectory · 2025

Peak #5737

Final rank
#6854
Avg #6471.3
Finalist prob 0%

Peaked at #5737 this season.