Jared Smith
Freshman offensive lineman on Rutgers's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′5″ · 325 lb · Stockbridge, GA · Stockbridge
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 487 nationally · Signed with Rutgers
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 offensive lineman on Rutgers's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Rutgers in 2026.
Jared Smith
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Rutgers3-star out of Stockbridge
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Greg Schiano
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Rutgers -- now graded as All-Conference caliber.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Rutgers has produced 1 All-Conference offensive lineman.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Rutgers
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Rutgers
Returning around him
- 44% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- 1 Rutgers player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +0 net (15 in / 15 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Rutgers · Last season: 5-7 · Talent rank #48 · 2026 recruiting class #36
Background
Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Kendrick Callier at Stockbridge ... played along the offensive line during scholastic career ... helped the Tigers to an 8-3 record and a GHSA AAAA playoff appearance as a senior ... a Class 4A Region two selection on the offensive line as a junior ... a four-star sig...