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Carter Smith Illinois
File LB-1020 · National rank 9562 · 2028 class

Carter Smith

#48· Illinois ·LB ·So ·2028 Draft · Rolling Meadows, Ill.
6'3"Height 240 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
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Carter Smith is a sophomore linebacker who sits in a reserve role for Illinois. He profiles as a raw, long-term project.
Agent / Representation
Status Unknown
AgentNone on record
Board Standing
#1020 LB / 1592
#9562 Overall / 15102
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Scouting Verdict

unproven sophomore LB; no college production on record yet, so the current grade is youth-appropriate — the upside is carried in the ceiling.

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LB Keys 2025 · Illinois
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Better than 5% of 880 LBs
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Sacks
Better than 30% of 861 LBs
Recruiting
High SchoolFremd
HometownRolling Meadows, Ill.
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Talent Level
Competitive / Mental
Production Profile
Versatility
Off-Field / Character
Overall Risk