KoreySmith

LBLB#26MTSU Blue Raiders
5'11" • 219lbs • Jr.
Draft Eligibility:2029
Overall Grade '26
52.4
738th/775 - LBs
Snap Count '26
423
123rd/2004 - LBs
Tackles '26
45
58th/775 - LBs
WK 9 MATCHUP
vs KESTAT 10/28, 11:00 PM
Korey
Smith
LB
#26
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MTSU Blue Raiders
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Summary Bio

Last updated: 10/29/2026
Korey Smith is a linebacker for the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders who earned a 52.4 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 738th among 775 qualified linebackers. His PFF coverage grade of 46.5 ranked 705th among 775 qualified linebackers. His run-defense grade of 60.0 ranked 675th at the position. His pass-rush grade of 65.2 ranked 304th among qualified linebackers.
He recorded 45 solo tackles on the season. Smith generated 2 total pressures including 1 sacks as a blitzer. He allowed a 102.7 passer rating when targeted in coverage. He was charged with 6 missed tackles over the course of the year.

Career

Teams
Year
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
2024 - 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
52.4
AVG
738th/775 LBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
60.0
AVG
675th/775 LBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
65.2
AVG
304th/775 LBs
COVERAGE GRADE
46.5
AVG
705th/775 LBs

Highest Graded Games

vs GAKS
85.6
Week 9, 2026
@ WIUN
80.7
Week 2, 2025
vs ALJA
71.1
Week 10, 2025

Lowest Graded Games

vs KYWE
37.5
Week 3, 2024
vs TNAP
42.7
Week 1, 2025
vs WVMA
45
Week 4, 2025

Grades by Game

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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
45
58th/775 LBs
SACKS
1
222nd/775 LBs
ASSISTS
21
45th/775 LBs
FORCED FUMBLES
0
183rd/775 LBs

Defense

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Rank
58
th
Solo Tackles
45
45
th
Assists
21
183
rd
Forced Fumbles
0
305
th
Stops
18
222
nd
Sacks
1
383
rd
Missed Tackles
6
441
st
Passer Rating Allowed
102.7
635
th
Total Pressures
2

Snaps

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Rank
123
rd
Total Snaps
423
100
th
Run Defense Snaps
203
848
th
Pass Rush Snaps
11
96
th
Coverage Snaps
209
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