DQ Smith
S
#1
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SCAR Gamecocks
6'1"
219lbs
Sr.
Draft Eligibility:
2026
Overall Grade '25
68
443rd/915 - Ss
Snap Count '25
732
88th/2322 - Ss
Interceptions '25
1
250th/915 - Ss
Pass Breakups '25
0
734th/915 - Ss
DQ
Smith
S
#1
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SCAR Gamecocks
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Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 5/16/2026
DQ Smith was a safety for the South Carolina Gamecocks who earned a 68.0 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2025 season, 443rd among 915 qualified safeties. His PFF coverage grade of 69.9 ranked 333rd among 915 qualified safeties. His run-defense grade of 64.2 ranked 592nd at the position.
He recorded 1 interceptions on the season. Smith broke up 0 passes in coverage. He allowed a 100.4 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 17 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 57 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
South Carolina Gamecocks
2022 - 2025
PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2025
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
68.0
AVG
443rd/915 Ss
COVERAGE GRADE
69.9
AVG
333rd/915 Ss
PASS RUSH GRADE
53.5
AVG
773rd/915 Ss
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
64.2
AVG
592nd/915 Ss
Highest Graded Games
Highest Graded Games
@TNUN
75.3
Week 5, 2023
vsVAPI
73.4
Week 1, 2025
vsTNVA
72.9
Week 11, 2023
Lowest Graded Games
Lowest Graded Games
@TXAM
45.6
Week 9, 2023
vsMSST
46.9
Week 4, 2023
vsALUN
48.3
Week 9, 2025
Grades by Game
Grades by Game
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Season Stats
Season Stats
2025
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
57
116th/915 Ss
INTERCEPTIONS
1
250th/915 Ss
TOTAL PRESSURES
1
439th/915 Ss
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
17
326th/915 Ss
Defense
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Rank
116
th
Solo Tackles
57
442
nd
Assists
10
320
th
Forced Fumbles
0
228
th
Stops
17
252
nd
Sacks
0
473
rd
Missed Tackles
9
250
th
Interceptions
1
383
rd
Passer Rating Allowed
100.4
539
th
Yards per Reception Allowed
11.2
439
th
Total Pressures
1
734
th
PBUs
0
326
th
Receptions Allowed
17
Snaps
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Rank
88
th
Total Snaps
732
123
rd
Run Defense Snaps
322
429
th
Pass Rush Snaps
8
75
th
Coverage Snaps
402
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