University of North Carolina Athletics
2025 Football Roster
Jersey Number 8
Smith Vilbert
- Position:
- Defensive Line
- Height:
- 6-6
- Weight:
- 282
- Class:
- Redshirt Senior
- Hometown:
- Montvale, N.J.
- High School:
- St. Joseph Regional
Prior to North Carolina
A transfer from Penn State • Appeared in 35 games during his time at Penn State • In 2024, saw time in 16 games, recording 12 tackles • Played at St. Joseph’s Regional High School during prep career • Guided the Green Knights to their first New Jersey High School (NJSIAA) Non-Public Group 4 state championship in 20 years as a senior with a 10-2 record • Tallied 45 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, nine sacks and 11 quarterback hurries as a senior • Rated a consensus three-star prospect by 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals.
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