Josh Smith is a three-star recruit from Irmo, SC, out of Dutch Fork (No. 869 in the 2025 class) who has not played in South Carolina's 8 games this season.
Where Smith comes from
- Irmo, SC
- Dutch Fork
- Within 25 miles of Williams-Brice Stadium
- Three-star, No. 869 in the 2025 class.
- On the South Carolina roster since 2025
Where Smith fits
South Carolina lists 9 linebackers this season.
South Carolina linebackers with a game this season
South Carolina is 5-3, No. 23 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: vs Texas A&M, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Dutch Fork
Also from Irmo, SC
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Shane Beamer
Pass share
46.2%
262 pass / 305 run
Plays / game
70.9
8 games
Team sack rate
5.8%
294 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at linebacker for South Carolina -- now graded to hold down a real role in the linebacker room.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
South Carolina has produced 2 All-Conference linebackers. 5 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. DeVonte Holloman went on to the NFL out of this room (2013).
Two seasons at South Carolina
- 2026 South Carolina BeamerYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 South Carolina BeamerYear 1 · Games –
- High school Dutch ForkIrmo, SC · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 869 in the 2025 class. Signed with South Carolina.Also from Dutch Fork: Julian Walker (South Carolina), Jarvis Green (Clemson), Landon Danley (Virginia) and 2 more.
2025
- Signed with South CarolinaThree-star, out of Dutch Fork
