Sam Smith is a defensive end at USC, from San Juan Capistrano, CA, who has not played in USC's 9 games this season.
Where Smith comes from
- San Juan Capistrano, CA
- JSerra
- About 50 miles from Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Where Smith fits
USC lists 21 defensive linemen this season.
USC defensive linemen with a game this season
USC is 7-2, No. 18 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: at Indiana, Sat Nov 14.
Similar players
Also from San Juan Capistrano, CA
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Lincoln Riley
Pass share
51.8%
310 pass / 289 run
Plays / game
66.6
9 games
Team sack rate
3.6%
338 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
Sam Smith plays defensive lineman for USC.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Limited sample
USC has produced 3 All-Conference defensive linemen and 1 All-American. 6 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Tuli Tuipulotu was one of them, an All-American.
Joined USC in 2026
- 2026 USC RileyYear 1 · Games –
- High school JSerraSan Juan Capistrano, CA
