Valdosta State linebacker Ryan Smith (JR, 6-1, 210, Riverdale, GA).
Smith spearheaded VSU’s defensive effort in the Blazers’ 24-17 home win over Newberry College. The junior racked up 11 total tackles led by five solo stops and also recorded two tackles for a loss of seven yards. The Riverdale, GA native also made key plays in pass coverage, nabbing two interceptions and breaking up another pass attempt. Smith’s first interception came at VSU’s nine-yard line, while his second INT came at the Blazers’ 16-yard line.