Nic Smith is a three-star recruit from Loganville, GA, out of Walnut Grove (No. 1,315 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Kentucky's 8 games this season.
Where Smith comes from
- Loganville, GA
- Walnut Grove
- Walnut Grove is about 300 miles from Kroger Field
- Three-star, No. 1,315 in the 2025 class.
- On the Kentucky roster since 2025
Where Smith fits
Kentucky lists 11 defensive linemen this season.
Kentucky defensive linemen with a game this season
Kentucky is 7-1, No. 8 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: at Tennessee, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Loganville, GA
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Will Stein
Pass share
46.1%
233 pass / 272 run
Plays / game
63.1
8 games
Team sack rate
6.2%
257 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Kentucky.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Kentucky has produced 3 All-Conference defensive linemen. 5 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Deone Walker went on to the NFL out of this room (2025).
Two seasons at Kentucky
- 2026 Kentucky SteinYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Kentucky StoopsYear 1 · Games –
- High school Walnut GroveMonroe, GA · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 1,315 in the 2025 class. Signed with Kentucky.
2025
- Signed with KentuckyThree-star, out of Walnut Grove
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
2 coachesCoaching transition mid-career: Mark Stoops → Will Stein. Worth noting in scheme + development context.
