Emoni Smith is a three-star recruit from Hilltop, OH, out of Westland (No. 1,358 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Purdue's 8 games this season.
Where Smith comes from
- Hilltop, OH
- Westland
- Westland is about 200 miles from Ross-Ade Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,358 in the 2026 class.
Where Smith fits
Purdue lists 25 defensive backs this season.
Purdue defensive backs with a game this season
Purdue is 3-5. Next: vs Maryland, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Hilltop, OH
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Barry Odom
Pass share
50.8%
265 pass / 257 run
Plays / game
65.2
8 games
Team sack rate
6.1%
297 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Purdue -- now graded to hold down a real role in the defensive backfield.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in speed and tackling.
Purdue has produced 1 All-Conference defensive back. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Ricardo Allen went on to the NFL out of this room (2014).
Joined Purdue in 2026
- 2026 Purdue OdomYear 1 · Games –
- High school WestlandGalloway, OH · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,358 in the 2026 class. Signed with Purdue.
2026
- Signed with PurdueThree-star, out of Westland
