Troy Smith III is a three-star recruit from New Orleans, LA, out of St. Augustine (No. 1,909 in the 2023 class) who has not played in Louisiana Tech's 8 games this season.
Where Smith comes from
- New Orleans, LA
- St. Augustine
- About 250 miles from Joe Aillet Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,909 in the 2023 class.
- On the Louisiana Tech roster since 2023
Where Smith fits
Louisiana Tech lists 19 offensive linemen this season.
Louisiana Tech offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 29th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Louisiana Tech is 6-2. Next: at Troy, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From St. Augustine
Also from New Orleans, LA
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Louisiana Tech -- 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 29th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Louisiana Tech has produced 11 All-Conference offensive linemen. 1 has gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013.
Four seasons at Louisiana Tech
- 2026 Louisiana Tech CumbieYear 4 · Games –
- 2025 Louisiana Tech CumbieYear 3 · Games –
- 2024 Louisiana Tech CumbieYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 Louisiana Tech CumbieYear 1 · Games –
- High school St. AugustineNew Orleans, LA · Class of 2023Three-star, No. 1,909 in the 2023 class. Signed with Louisiana Tech.
2023
- Signed with Louisiana TechThree-star, out of St. Augustine
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
1 coachPlayed every college season under Sonny Cumbie.
