An outstanding young prospect that made an immediate impact during 2021 spring practice … The nation’s top prep defensive lineman in the fall of 2020 … Graduated early and enrolled at LSU in January of 2021 … Tremendous power, strength and quickness … Great attitude with a willingness to learn and improve … Caught the eye of coaches and teammates with a dominant first spring at LSU … Emerged from spring as a player that will be play many snaps this fall … Coach Ed Orgeron said of Smith during the spring, “he’s our best pass rusher inside right now. No question, he’s going to play a lot and can push for a starting position” … First player in LSU history to wear the No. 0

HIGH SCHOOL
The nation’s top defensive line prospect according to Rivals … Has the size and athleticism to be the next great defensive lineman for the Tigers … Rated with five-stars by both 247 Sports and Rivals and earned four-stars from ESPN … Is the top-ranked player in the state of Louisiana for the Class of 2021 … Listed as the nation’s No 2 defensive line prospect according to the 247 Sports Composite, which also has him ranked No. 18 overall nationally … Had a dominant high school career at Terrebonne, racking up over 200 tackles, 60 tackles for loss and 26 sacks … As a senior, registered 63 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, nine sacks and 22 quarterback hurries … Combined for 141 tackles, 36 tackles for loss, 12 sacks and batted down 11 passes as a sophomore and junior … Earned a spot on the All-American Bowl roster.