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File LB-1298 · National rank 13428 · 2027 class

Eddie Smith III

#19· Akron ·LB ·Jr ·2027 Draft · Winchester, Calif.

6'0"Height 230 lbWeight

RepresentationRep Unknown

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Media & News

FOX Sports Jul 24, 2026
Eddie Smith III Highlights and Videos - College Football - FOX Sports
SportsGrid Jul 24, 2026
Eddie Smith III | Akron Zips | LB - SportsGrid

Scouting Report

August 6, 2026

Eddie Smith III #19

Akron · LB · Jr · 2027 Draft · Winchester, Calif. · Liberty

6-0 · 230 lbs

2.3

Raw Prospect

Floor 1.4 · Ceiling 2.4

#13428 overall · #1298 LB of 15492

Scouting Verdict

Depth LB (junior); limited college production on record.

Ceiling · 2.4

Career reserve (Reserve) — limited opportunity caps the ceiling; close to ceiling (+0.1) · MAC draft-temper · LB lower-value.

Floor · 1.4

Unproven — wide downside if it doesn't translate; downside −0.9.

Pedigree

No composite recruiting rank on file.

Path: Mt. San Jacinto → Akron