#72
Nate Smith
Returning to Jacksonville State for 2026
Jacksonville, Ala. → Jacksonville HS
via jsugamecocksports.com ↗Nate Smith
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Charles Kelly
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Jacksonville State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Jacksonville State
Returning around him
- 84% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- Transfer portal: +7 net (20 in / 13 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Jacksonville State · Last season: 9-5 · Talent rank #111 · 2026 recruiting class #86
Background
JAX STATE CAREER 2024: Did not see game action. 2023: Redshirted for the Gamecocks in 2023. HIGH SCHOOL: Played offensive line at Jacksonville High School under head coach Clint Smith
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