Lonnie Smith
Junior defensive back on Troy's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′2″ · 240 lb · Jackson, MS · St. Joseph Catholic HS
Recruiting
EDGE recruit
No. 104 nationally · Joined Troy
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
3 defensive back on Troy's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Troy in 2026.
Lonnie Smith
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Troy3-star out of Copiah-Lincoln C.C.
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Gerad Parker
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 back for Troy -- now graded to hold down a real role in the defensive backfield.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in speed and tackling.
Troy has produced 7 All-Conference defensive backs.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Troy
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · Troy
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: -13 net (14 in / 27 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Troy · Last season: 8-6 · Talent rank #96 · 2026 recruiting class #76
Background
2025 (Sophomore): Earned All-MACCC First Team honors after recording 48 tackles, 16.5 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, a forced fumble, fumble recovery and two pass break ups for Copiah Lincoln … Sack total ranked third nationally, while his TFL tally was the fourth most in the country … Helped lead...
The secondary · Troy
- #6Justin Powe75 tackles · 2025
- #22Donnie Smith44 tackles · 2025
- #14Jonathan Pennix20 tackles · 2025
- #29Joe Lott16 tackles · 2025
- #5Lonnie Smithno box-score line yet
17 more on the roster · Troy team page