Illinois Fighting Illini#- · LB Derrick Smith
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Derrick Smith played LB for Illinois. In the 2022 season he had 89 tackles, 3 sacks and 1 interception over 13 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Derrick Smith career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | WKU | 13 | 89 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | ILL | 4 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | ILL | 7 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | MIA | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | MIA | 5 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 35 | 152 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Season totals, 2017 to 2022. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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Derrick Smith: Illinois LB profile and stats
Derrick Smith is a LB for Illinois. This profile tracks Derrick Smith's season stats 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.
Derrick 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 Derrick Smith play for?
Derrick Smith plays for Illinois at LB.
What position does Derrick Smith play?
Derrick Smith is a LB for Illinois.