Greg Smith

Photo by: Jeffrey A. Camarati

2025 - Redshirt Freshman Season at Carolina

Appeared in all 12 games during his first season in Chapel Hill
Earned his first career start in the game at Wake Forest
Finished the season with 25 tackles, including 16 solo stops
Graded out as Carolina's second-best defensive player at 79.3, according to Pro Football Focus (PFF) advanced metrics
Recorded his first interception at Charlotte and returned it 30 yards
Also had two quarterback hurries
Put together his best game of the season against Clemson, tallying four solo tackles
Logged at least one tackle in every game

2024 - Freshman Season at Florida

Saw action in five games during the 2024 campaign
Recording five tackles and one pass breakup
Made his collegiate debut against Samford
Played in his first SEC game versus Kentucky
Tallied a season-high 49 snaps at safety against Florida State, logging three tackles, including two solo

Sumner High School

Ranked a four-star recruit by On3
Listed as the No. 28 safety overall and No. 36 recruit in Florida according to On3
Led high school to a 2023 regional finals appearance
Two-way player who saw action at quarterback and safety
Made 29 total tackles (21 solo), four pass breakups, forced fumble and an interception his senior year
Accounted for 1,633 yards passing on 78 completions with 32 touchdown passes this year
Started at quarterback his junior year leading Sumner to Florida’s 4M playoffs and completing 84-for-138 attempts for 1,423 yards and 14 touchdowns
A multi-sport athlete who competes in basketball and track and field
State qualifier in 11th in the triple jump and long jump, placed top-10 in both events