Illinois Fighting Illini#48 · LB Carter Smith
50 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-3
- Weight
- 240 lb
- Class
- Sophomore
- Hometown
- Rolling Meadows, IL
Carter Smith is a LB (#48) for Illinois, from Rolling Meadows, IL. In the 2025 season he had 1 tackle over 1 game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 3
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 4
Sack rate 3
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 3
Havoc rate 3
Measurables
Height 13
Weight 14
Frame 13
Experience 10
How we rate The BIG10.CO skill model methodology & sources
Every rating is produced by our own model. Not a vendor score. Each skill is graded 0-20 by where a player ranks against others at his position, and the Overall is a position-normalized rating where an elite player tops out near 96 (a rare 97 plus is reserved for all-time greats) so a cornerback and a receiver read on the same scale. Ratings are built through week 6 of the 2026 season and refreshed every week through the season, so the ▲/▼ beside the Overall is the genuine move since last week.
- Data. Real box-score production from CollegeFootballData, drawn from official game stats.
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- People. Compiled by The BIG10.CO Desk and checked by Coverage Review against the official book.
- Updates. Recomputed on Mondays once the week's games are final. Corrections are logged in our editorial & corrections policy.
Carter Smith career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2025. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Season stats for Carter Smith appear here once he records them. Roster details are rechecked weekly.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
24
10
31
23
28
13
32
0
3No games match these filters.
Career timeline
- NowIllinois LB: #48
- ClassSophomore
- HometownRolling Meadows, IL
Carter Smith: Illinois LB profile and stats
Carter Smith is a LB (#48) for Illinois, from Rolling Meadows, IL. This profile tracks Carter Smith's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Illinois roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Illinois sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Carter Smith in the news
All newsRecapIllinois beat Southern Illinois 48-10 (Week 3, 2026)Illinois beat Southern Illinois 48-10 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Illinois is 2-1, and Southern Illinois is 2-2.2026-09-19RecapDuke beat Illinois 31-27 (Week 2, 2026)Duke beat Illinois 31-27 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Duke is 2-0, and Illinois is 1-1.2026-09-12RecapIllinois beat UAB 42-23 (Week 1, 2026)Illinois beat UAB 42-23 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Illinois is 1-0, and UAB is 0-1.2026-09-03
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Carter Smith play for?
Carter Smith plays for Illinois, wearing #48 at LB.
What position does Carter Smith play?
Carter Smith is a LB for Illinois.
How tall is Carter Smith?
Carter Smith is 6-3 and weighs 240 lb.
What year is Carter Smith in?
Carter Smith is listed as a sophomore on the Illinois roster.
Where is Carter Smith from?
Carter Smith is from Rolling Meadows, IL.