Sterling Smith - So.
Indianapolis, IN (Cathedral HS)
6'1", 210 pounds
DEfensive Back
2024 Projection: Reserve
If you're going to get an in-state walk-on, a product of Cathedral is a good place to start. Smith won state titles with Cathedral as a sophomore and junior and finished is his career with 116 tackles, three interceptions, four forced fumbles, nine PBUs, 17 TFLs, two fumble recoveries and 211 return yards. He was also a wrestler for three seasons.
While he was a two-star prospect in the 2023 recruiting cycle he ended up at Holy Cross last season. He ended up starting nine games and finihsed with 36 tackles and two passes defended. His lone tackle for loss came at Boston College, a game where the Crusaders very nearly pulled off an upset against the FBS level foe. They lost 31-28 after fumbling inside the BC 30 on their final possession.
Smith is probably pretty low on the depth chart, but given that he has college experience he is not a bad player to have.
