Henry Smith
Freshman defensive end on Western Kentucky's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 254 lb · Moody, AL · Moody HS
Recruiting
EDGE recruit
No. 2251 nationally · Signed with Western Kentucky
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive end on Western Kentucky's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Western Kentucky in 2026.
Henry Smith
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Western Kentucky3-star out of Moody
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Tyson Helton
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Western Kentucky -- now graded to hold down a real role up front.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Western Kentucky has produced 9 All-Conference defensive linemen. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2023. Brodric Martin went on to the NFL out of this room (2023).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Western Kentucky
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive end · Western Kentucky
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: -4 net (19 in / 23 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Western Kentucky · Last season: 9-4 · Talent rank #87 · 2026 recruiting class #81
Background
HS/Misc.: Smith was considered a three-star edge prospect out of Moody High School in Alabama, according to 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN. As a senior, he compiled 100 total tackles, 24 tackles for loss, 12 sacks and 33 quarterback hurries in 14 games played, while also recording one fumble recovery...
The defensive line · Western Kentucky
- Mackavelli Malotumau7 tackles for loss · 2025
- #15Jayden Gray3.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #93Rylen Sua-Filo3 tackles for loss · 2025
- #33Zeiqui Lawton3 tackles for loss · 2025
- #94Henry Smithno box-score line yet
20 more on the roster · Western Kentucky team page