John Smith
Freshman defensive back on Texas State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 202 lb · Baytown, TX
The story
1 defensive back on Texas State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
The record fills in as he plays.
John Smith
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
G.J. Kinne
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
John Smith plays defensive back for Texas State.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in speed and tackling.
Texas State has produced 2 All-Conference defensive backs. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Craig Mager went on to the NFL out of this room (2015).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Texas State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · Texas State
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: -3 net (18 in / 21 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Texas State · Last season: 7-6 · Talent rank #82 · 2026 recruiting class #74
The secondary · Texas State
- #7Ryan Nolan72 tackles · 2025
- #1Amarion Atwood29 tackles · 2025
- #20Malik Willis20 tackles · 2025
- #24Dexter Ricks Jr.18 tackles · 2025
- #27John Smithno box-score line yet
12 more on the roster · Texas State team page