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Sterling Smith Ball State
File SAF-764 · National rank 8792 · 2027 class

Sterling Smith

#1· Ball State ·SAF ·R-Jr ·2027 Draft · Indianapolis, Ind.
6'0"Height 201 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
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Quick Notes
Sterling Smith is a redshirt junior defensive back who transferred to Ball State from Purdue and projects as a starter. He profiles as a raw, long-term project.
Agent / Representation
Status Unknown
AgentNone on record
Board Standing
#764 SAF / 1206
#8792 Overall / 15102
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Scouting Verdict

Rotational DB (via Purdue) with some college production (3 tk, 0 sacks, 0 INT (2025)).

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SAF Keys 2025 · Purdue Boilermakers
3
Tot
Better than 22% of 694 SAFs
0
INT
Better than 34% of 671 SAFs
0
PD
Better than 25% of 674 SAFs
Recruiting
★★
Stars
#2811
National
#223
Position
#46
State
High SchoolCathedral HS
HometownIndianapolis, Ind.
Transfer
Purdue→Ball State 2026
★★★
Stars
#3267
National
#314
Position
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
Overall Risk