Troy Smith III
Redshirt junior offensive lineman on Louisiana Tech's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 301 lb · New Orleans, LA · St. Augustine HS
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 1909 nationally · Signed with Louisiana Tech
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
3 offensive lineman on Louisiana Tech's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Louisiana Tech in 2023.
Troy Smith III
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2023
- Signed with Louisiana Tech3-star out of St. Augustine
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Sonny Cumbie
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
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.
Louisiana Tech has produced 7 All-Conference offensive linemen. 1 has gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. Jordan Mills went on to the NFL out of this room (2013).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Louisiana Tech
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Louisiana Tech
Returning around him
- 64% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- Transfer portal: -13 net (11 in / 24 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Louisiana Tech · Last season: 8-5 · Talent rank #124 · 2026 recruiting class #99
Background
REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE (2025) Appeared in 11 games as a reserve offensive lineman … Made his collegiate debut in the season opener against Southeastern (Aug. 30). REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2024) Did not see game action. FRESHMAN (2023) Did not see game action ... Redshirted. HIGH SCHOOL Three-star recruit …...