Zach Smith
Zach Smith is a three-star recruit from Highlands Ranch, CO, out of ThunderRidge (No. 2,111 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Colorado State's 8 games this season.
Where Smith comes from
- Highlands Ranch, CO
- ThunderRidge
- ThunderRidge is about 50 miles from Canvas Stadium
- Three-star, No. 2,111 in the 2024 class.
- On the Colorado State roster since 2024
Where Smith fits
Colorado State lists 24 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 12th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Colorado State is 3-5. Next: vs Boise State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Highlands Ranch, CO
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Colorado State -- 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 12th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Colorado State has produced 6 All-Conference offensive linemen. 1 has gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Ty Sambrailo went on to the NFL out of this room (2015).
Three seasons at Colorado State
- 2026 Colorado State MoraYear 3 · Games –
- 2025 Colorado State NorvellYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Colorado State NorvellYear 1 · Games –
- High school ThunderRidgeLittleton, CO · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 2,111 in the 2024 class. Signed with Colorado State.
2024
- Signed with Colorado StateThree-star, out of ThunderRidge
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
3 coachesPlayed under 3 different head coaches: Jay Norvell, Tyson Summers, and Jim Mora. Multi-era developmental context.