John Smith
John Smith is a three-star recruit from Baytown, TX, out of Baytown Sterling (No. 2,093 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Texas State's 8 games this season.
Where Smith comes from
- Baytown, TX
- Baytown Sterling
- About 200 miles from Bobcat Stadium (TX)
- Three-star, No. 2,093 in the 2025 class; signed with Colorado State.
Where Smith fits
Texas State lists 15 defensive backs this season.
Texas State defensive backs with a game this season
Texas State is 4-4. Next: vs Boise State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Baytown, TX
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jim Mora
Pass share
54.4%
287 pass / 241 run
Plays / game
66.0
8 games
Team sack rate
1.8%
280 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Texas State -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Texas State has produced 4 All-Conference defensive backs. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Craig Mager went on to the NFL out of this room (2015).
Two seasons at Colorado State
- 2026 Colorado State MoraYear 2 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalColorado State to Texas State
- 2025 Colorado State NorvellYear 1 · Games –
- High school Baytown SterlingBaytown, TX · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 2,093 in the 2025 class. Signed with Colorado State.
Moves
- Transferred from Colorado State to Texas State, Jan 21, 2026.
2025
- Signed with Colorado StateThree-star, out of Baytown Sterling
2026
- Transferred to Texas Statefrom Colorado State
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
3 coachesPlayed under 3 different head coaches: Jay Norvell, Tyson Summers, and Jim Mora. Multi-era developmental context.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Texas State