Brandon Smith
Brandon Smith is a two-star recruit from Indianapolis, IN, out of Decatur Central (No. 2,547 in the 2022 class) who has not played in Western Michigan's 9 games this season.
Where Smith comes from
- Indianapolis, IN
- Decatur Central
- About 200 miles from Waldo Stadium
- Two-star, No. 2,547 in the 2022 class.
- On the Western Michigan roster since 2022
Where Smith fits
Western Michigan lists 25 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 54th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Western Michigan is 6-3. Next: at Akron, Tue Nov 10.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Decatur Central
Also from Indianapolis, IN
Awards
A two-star recruit at offensive line for Western Michigan.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 54th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Western Michigan has produced 9 All-Conference offensive linemen and 1 All-American. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Addison West was one of them, an All-American.
Three seasons at Western Michigan
- 2026 Western Michigan TaylorYear 5 · Games –
- 2023 Western Michigan TaylorYear 2 · Games –
- 2022 Western Michigan LesterYear 1 · Games –
- High school Decatur CentralIndianapolis, IN · Class of 2022Two-star, No. 2,547 in the 2022 class. Signed with Western Michigan.Also from Decatur Central: Kasmir Hicks (Indiana), Aycen Stevens (Virginia Tech), Javon Tracy (Minnesota) and 2 more.
2022
- Signed with Western MichiganTwo-star, out of Decatur Central
Coaching lineage · 2022–2026
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Tim Lester → Lance Taylor. Worth noting in scheme + development context.