#19
Zacharey Smith
Returning to Indiana for 2026
Union City, Ga. → Hapeville Charter Academy
via iuhoosiers.com ↗Zacharey Smith
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Curt Cignetti
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Indiana
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · Indiana
Returning around him
- 8 Indiana players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +1 net (17 in / 16 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Indiana · Last season: 16-0 (AP #1) · Talent rank #72 · 2026 recruiting class #29
Background
2025 (Freshman Season) Did not see any game action and redshirted initial collegiate season. Prep/Personal Defensive back for head coach Winston Gordon at Hapeville Charter Academy ... Consensus three-star prospect per ESPN, 247Sports, Rivals and On3 ... Tabbed top-80 defensive back nationally pe...
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