#20

Josh Smith

LB · South Carolina · Fr. · #20

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

Josh Smith

LB · South Carolina · Fr · #20

Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.

Career Arc

HS
Recruit
★★★
#863 national
CFB
College
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No college data
NFL
NFL Draft
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Not drafted (yet)

How he plays

2026 Outlook

South Carolina

2026 Depth chart

Projected starter

Linebacker · South Carolina

Returning around him

  • 62% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
  • 3 South Carolina players drafted to NFL
  • Transfer portal: +1 net (25 in / 24 out)

2026 Award watch

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

South Carolina · Last season: 4-8 (AP #11) · Talent rank #18 · 2026 recruiting class #14

Heisman trajectory

Heisman futures · sportsbook market

#8 in market ▼ from #6 · 4 books

+10009.1% implied

Heisman Trajectory · 2025

Peak #11044

Final rank
#11078
Avg #11110.0
Finalist prob 0%

Peaked at #11044 this season.