Kenneth Goodwin III
Freshman linebacker on SMU's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′2″ · 210 lb · Miami, FL
Recruiting
LB recruit
No. 634 nationally · Signed with SMU
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 linebacker on SMU's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to SMU in 2026.
Kenneth Goodwin III
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with SMU3-star out of Miami Edison
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Rhett Lashlee
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at linebacker for SMU -- now projected as a quality contributor at linebacker.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in hit power and pursuit.
SMU has produced 2 All-Conference linebackers.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
SMU
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · SMU
Returning around him
- 1 SMU player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -11 net (15 in / 26 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
SMU · Last season: 9-4 (AP #25) · Talent rank #31 · 2026 recruiting class #32
The linebacker corps · SMU
- #28Brandon Booker69 tackles · 2025
- #54Alex Kilgore60 tackles · 2025
- #29Brandon Miyazono44 tackles · 2025
- #12Caden Marshall37 tackles · 2025
- #30Kenneth Goodwin IIIno box-score line yet
5 more on the roster · SMU team page