DaytioneSmith

SS#17MRSH Thundering Herd
6'0" • 190lbs • RS Sr.
Draft Eligibility:2027
Overall Grade '26
72.8
200th/745 - Ss
Snap Count '26
407
278th/1661 - Ss
Interceptions '26
1
134th/745 - Ss
WK 10 MATCHUP
@ GSOUTH 11/7, 8:30 PM
Daytione
Smith
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#17
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MRSH Thundering Herd

Summary Bio

Last updated: 11/2/2026
Daytione Smith is a safety for the Marshall Thundering Herd who earned a 72.8 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 200th among 745 qualified safeties. His PFF coverage grade of 75.5 ranked 131st among 745 qualified safeties. His run-defense grade of 65.3 ranked 458th at the position.
He recorded 1 interceptions on the season. Smith broke up 0 passes in coverage. He allowed a 105.6 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 11 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 31 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams
Year
Marshall Thundering Herd
2020 - Present

PFF Grades

2026
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
72.8
AVG
200th/745 Ss
COVERAGE GRADE
75.5
AVG
131st/745 Ss
PASS RUSH GRADE
72.9
AVG
75th/745 Ss
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
65.3
AVG
458th/745 Ss

Highest Graded Games

@ GAST
88.6
Week 12, 2025
@ VAOD
85.3
Week 9, 2026
vs VAOD
80.7
Week 7, 2025

Lowest Graded Games

@ SCCC
46.1
Week 10, 2025
@ GAUN
49.8
Week 1, 2025
vs ALSO
50.5
Week 8, 2026

Season Stats

2026
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
31
237th/745 Ss
INTERCEPTIONS
1
134th/745 Ss
TOTAL PRESSURES
1
233rd/745 Ss
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
11
420th/745 Ss
Rank
237
th
Solo Tackles
31
250
th
Assists
10
183
rd
Forced Fumbles
0
262
nd
Stops
10
136
th
Sacks
0
323
rd
Missed Tackles
6
134
th
Interceptions
1
480
th
Passer Rating Allowed
105.6
203
rd
Yards per Reception Allowed
10
233
rd
Total Pressures
1
541
st
PBUs
0
420
th
Receptions Allowed
11
Rank
278
th
Total Snaps
407
311
th
Run Defense Snaps
176
653
rd
Pass Rush Snaps
1
224
th
Coverage Snaps
230