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July 31, 2026 · scoutszn.com/player/14457
Sterling Smith
SAF · Ball State · R-Jr · #1
6-0 · 201 lbs
· Indianapolis, Ind. · Cathedral HS
Draft eligible 2027 · 2★ recruit (Nat. #2811)
Draft eligible 2027 · 2★ recruit (Nat. #2811)
2.9
Raw Prospect
Floor 2.0 · Ceiling 3.2
Scouting Summary
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.
Production
| Year | Team | GP | Stat Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Cathedral HS | 12 | 2 INT · 79 tkl · 53 solo · 2.5 TFL · 8 PD · 1 FF |
| 2025 | Purdue Boilermakers | — | 3 tkl · 1 solo |
Path
| 2026 portal | Purdue → Ball State (3★ transfer, #3267) |
| 2026 role | DB1 |
Representation
| Status | Unknown |
Profile Tags
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