James Smith
James Smith
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
Coaching Lineage · 2022–2025
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Terry Bowden → Bryant Vincent. Worth noting in scheme + development context.
2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
Career stats
How he plays
Play style
Wins his gap play after play.
CFB Index positional classification
2026 Outlook
UL Monroe
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · UL Monroe
Returning around him
- 78% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- Transfer portal: +3 net (20 in / 17 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
UL Monroe · Last season: 3-9 · Talent rank #124 · 2026 recruiting class #124
DNA match
Player DNA
Two-Gap Base
Stout at the point of attack — steady tackle-for-loss production without a standout pass-rush number.
His 2025 production profile sits closest to Isaiah Johnson’s 2025 season.
Matches Isaiah on
Differs from Isaiah on
Not enough data yet for this comparison.
As a senior, his production profile tracks closest to Zy Brockington's senior season at Akron (2024).
Matches Zy on
Differs from Zy on
Heisman trajectory
Heisman futures · sportsbook market
#8 in market ▼ from #6 · 4 books
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #12688
Peaked at #12688 this season.