Michael Smith
6′6″ · 330 lb · Picayune, MS · Mississippi Gulf Coast C.C.
Where he comes from
- Picayune, MS
- Mississippi Gulf Coast C.C.
- About 400 miles from FirstBank Stadium
- Three-star junior college recruit in the 2026 class.
Where he fits
Vanderbilt lists 18 offensive linemen this season.
His line is 49th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number, not his).
Vanderbilt’s week
- RecordVanderbilt is 3-4.
- Next gameat Mississippi State · Sat Nov 7
Players like him
Also from Picayune, MS
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Vanderbilt in the news
Where to follow him
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Vanderbilt -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
The unit he anchors ranks 49th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2017. Will Holden went on to the NFL out of this room (2017).
Joined Vanderbilt in 2026
- 2026 Vanderbilt LeaYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Vanderbilt in 2026 as a 3-star junior college recruit out of Mississippi Gulf Coast C.C., No. 44 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Vanderbilt in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Vanderbilt3-star out of Mississippi Gulf Coast C.C.