Michael Smith
Michael Smith is a three-star recruit from Picayune, MS (No. 44 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Vanderbilt's 8 games this season.
Where Smith comes from
- Picayune, MS
- Picayune Memorial
- About 400 miles from FirstBank Stadium
- Three-star junior college recruit in the 2026 class.
Where Smith fits
Vanderbilt lists 18 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 81st in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Vanderbilt is 3-5. Next: at Mississippi State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
From Picayune Memorial
Also from Picayune, MS
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Vanderbilt -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 81st nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Vanderbilt has produced 1 All-Conference offensive lineman. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2017. Will Holden went on to the NFL out of this room (2017).
Joined Vanderbilt in 2026
- 2026 Vanderbilt LeaYear 1 · Games –
- Junior college Mississippi Gulf Coast C.C.Three-star junior college recruit. Signed with Vanderbilt.
- High school Picayune MemorialPicayune, MSAlso from Picayune Memorial: Nolan Wilson (Alabama), Jamonta Waller (Arkansas), Dante Dowdell (Georgia) and 2 more.
Moves
- Signed with Vanderbilt in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
2026
- Signed with Vanderbilt3-star out of Mississippi Gulf Coast C.C.