#78

Talon Smith

OL · Central Michigan · Fr. · #78

Returning to Central Michigan for 2026
Fr. · Marquette, Mich. → Marquette Senior H.S.
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Talon Smith

OL · Central Michigan · Fr · #78

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Career Arc

HS
Recruit
★★★
#2486 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

Central Michigan

2026 Depth chart

Projected starter

Offensive line · Central Michigan

Returning around him

  • 10% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
  • Transfer portal: -5 net (12 in / 17 out)

2026 Award watch

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

Central Michigan · Last season: 7-6 · Talent rank #121 · 2026 recruiting class #94

Heisman trajectory

Heisman futures · sportsbook market

#8 in market ▼ from #6 · 4 books

+10009.1% implied

Heisman Trajectory · 2025

Peak #8687

Final rank
#8687
Avg #8975.0
Finalist prob 0%

Peaked at #8687 this season.

Background

2025 As a true freshman, did not see any game action in 2025 … Contributed on the scout team … Redshirted 2025 season. HIGH SCHOOL A June 2025 graduate of Marquette Senior High School, where he played four years for head coach Eric Mason … Named to the All-Upper Peninsula Dream Team following his...

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