Smith contributed wherever he could as a Sioux Center sophomore in 2025. The linebacker/running back chipped in 11.0 tackles, 11 of which were solo stops, in helping the Warriors reach the state quarterfinals a year after making it to the UNI-Dome in a smaller classification. He also recorded a tackle for loss and caught three passes for 18 yards.. Smith even punted a couple of times for a 31.0-yard average. If his 10th-grade highlight video is any indication, last season could serve as a foundation for a breakout in the fall. The first clip has him lining up as a slot corner, reading the play and taking the underneath route before defending a short pass. His actions were quick and fluid. The receiver attempts to beat him on a straight go route on Play 2. Smith has little trouble keeping up, reads the eyes of the pass catcher and breaks up the pass. He breaks off a route and supports the run on the third clip. The rest of the film features production and strong fundamentals. Smith is tall enough to play defensive back already with a frame capable of filling out and adding strength.