Vincent Smith is a four-star recruit from Orlando, FL, out of Carl Sandburg (No. 373 in the 2026 class) who has not played in West Virginia's 8 games this season.
Where Smith comes from
- Orlando, FL
- Carl Sandburg
- Carl Sandburg is about 450 miles from Milan Puskar Stadium
- Four-star, No. 373 in the 2026 class.
Where Smith fits
West Virginia lists 29 defensive backs this season.
West Virginia defensive backs with a game this season
West Virginia is 5-3. Next: at Texas Tech, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Carl Sandburg
Also from Orlando, FL
Vincent Smith is on trial in West Virginia's fan jury — the eye test against the résumé.
4★ · NATIONAL RECRUIT
No.373
recruiting national rank
West Virginia fans are litigating the player's worthiness — the eye test against the résumé.
Minority viewA vocal minority sees it the other way.
Read the story so far
AI-generated narrative · may contain errors · not journalism · updated 2026-11-04
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Rich Rodriguez
Pass share
27.7%
164 pass / 429 run
Plays / game
74.1
8 games
Team sack rate
7.9%
190 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy.
Awards
A four-star recruit at defensive back for West Virginia -- now projected at an All-Conference level in coverage.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
West Virginia has produced 7 All-Conference defensive backs. 6 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Kenny Robinson went on to the NFL out of this room (2020).
Joined West Virginia in 2026
- 2026 West Virginia RodriguezYear 1 · Games –
- High school Carl SandburgOrland Park, IL · Class of 2026Four-star, No. 373 in the 2026 class. Signed with West Virginia.Also from Carl Sandburg: Matt Marek (Indiana) and Jaden Weaver (Iowa State).
2026
- Signed with West VirginiaFour-star, out of Carl Sandburg
