Korey Smith

#26· Middle Tennessee ·LB ·Jr ·2027 Draft · Murfreesboro, TN

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High School Background

HometownMurfreesboro, TN

High SchoolOakland

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Scouting Report

July 29, 2026

Korey Smith #26

Middle Tennessee · LB · Jr · 2027 Draft · Murfreesboro, TN · Oakland

5.0

UDFA

Floor 4.4 · Ceiling 5.5

#1768 overall · #227 LB of 15102

Scouting Verdict

Phil Steele Fourth Team preseason All-CUSA linebacker after his first year of real snaps — 40 tackles, 2 PBU and an interception as a sophomore.

Ceiling · 5.5

Projected 2026 starter (LB1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.5) · Conference USA draft-temper · LB lower-value.

Floor · 4.4

Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.6.

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College Production

Season	Team	GP	Tot	Solo	INT	PD
2025	Middle Tennessee	11	40	20	1	2
2024	Middle Tennessee	2	4	—	—	—