Frankfort’s Anthony Smith has spent multiple seasons being a two-way force in the trenches, and the 2027 DL deserves a closer look from college programs. Smith plays with great strength and power that makes him difficult to displace at the point of attack, using his frame to occupy space and disrupt running lanes. He also moves better than you might expect from a lineman of his build, allowing him to work laterally and help shut down opposing ground games. Smith fits the physical style Frankfort asks of its defensive front and has the experience to back up what he brings to the position. With no offers yet, he is an unoffered senior worth offering for D2 programs.

Frankfort hasn’t lost a game in 1,047 days dating back to November 10, 2023, and Anthony Smith Anthony Smith 6'3" | 260 lbs | DL/OL Frankfort | 2027 State WV has been a big part of the Falcons’ sustained success up front during that time. The 2027 DL has played at a high level for multiple years and embodies the toughness and physicality that Frankfort has built its program around. Smith is a big-bodied lineman who is extremely difficult to move off the line of scrimmage, and he can clog up half the line on either side. He also moves well for his size, allowing him to close running lanes and make it difficult for opposing offenses to find success on the ground. Smith sets the tone for the Falcons’ defense up front and is a must-know prospect for D2 programs and a must-offer prospect.

RETURNING STANDOUT

The strength of Frankfort’s front starts with 2027 OL/DL Anthony Smith. The 6’3 260 standout anchored the trenches during the Falcons’ run to a second straight state championship, totaling 83 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, and 7 sacks while consistently controlling the line of scrimmage. Smith plays with a relentless motor and physical edge, battling through blocks and chasing plays from snap to whistle, traits that have become synonymous with Frankfort football. As one of the premier linemen in Class AA, Smith gives the Falcons an alpha presence up front and will again be counted on to lead one of the state’s top teams.

2027 Frankfort DL Anthony Smith plays with the kind of effort that defines a defense. Smith brings consistent energy inside, working through blocks and staying active from snap to whistle. He doesn’t take plays off and keeps pushing even when the ball moves away, which fits the identity of a championship program built on toughness and physicality. Smith’s motor shows up in the small moments, finishing plays and keeping pressure on offenses over four quarters. That approach makes him a steady presence on a back-to-back titles front.

2027 Frankfort DL Anthony Smith Anthony Smith 6'3" | 260 lbs | DL/OL Frankfort | 2027 State WV had a big junior season for the Frankfort Falcons, helping lead them to back-to-back state titles. The 6’3 260 big man totaled 83 stops along with 18 TFLs and 7 sacks as one of the best defensive linemen in Class AA. Smith is capable of moving up in the rankings after his senior season if he takes another step forward in 2026 after breaking out as a junior.

Frankfort’s revamped front has been a major part of their postseason surge, and 2027 OL/DL Anthony Smith Anthony Smith 6'3" | 260 lbs | DL/OL Frankfort | 2027 State WV has been at the center of it. The 6’3″, 260-pound junior has emerged as a force in the trenches, using his size and strength to anchor the interior. In the Falcons’ opening-round win over Williamstown, Smith controlled the point of attack from start to finish, consistently driving blockers backward and blowing up lanes before they could develop. His dominance inside took away much of Williamstown’s normally reliable ground game and helped set the tone for a defense that’s peaking at the right time. Smith’s growth this season has been one of the biggest reasons Frankfort continues to look like a serious threat deep into the playoffs.

Frankfort has reloaded in the trenches after graduating most of their unit from last season’s state championship squad, and 2027 OL/DL Anthony Smith Anthony Smith 6'3" | 260 lbs | DL/OL Frankfort | 2027 State WV has stepped up big this season. The 6’3 260 junior is a big, physical presence in the middle of the Falcons’ defensive line and set the tone up front in their first round playoff win over Williamstown. Smith got consistent push and penetration all game and created havoc in the middle of the line of scrimmage to shut down a potent Williamstown rushing attack.