Ohio State Buckeyes#3 · DT James Smith
83 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-3
- Weight
- 306 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Montgomery, AL
James Smith is a DT (#3) for Ohio State, from Montgomery, AL. In the 2026 season he has 6 tackles over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 15
Sacks 11
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 15
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 11
Efficiency
Tackles per game 10
Sack rate 11
Coverage 15
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 15
Havoc rate 13
Measurables
Height 13
Weight 19
Frame 16
Experience 17
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2026 season
6
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles for loss
1
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
James Smith career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | OSU | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | ALA | 11 | 26 | 2.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | ALA | 11 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | ALA | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 30 | 54 | 3.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
19
3
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | at Iowa | W 31-14 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | vs Illinois | W 42-19 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Kent State | W 59-3 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | at Texas | L 23-24 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Ball State | W 56-3 | 2 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowOhio State DT: #3
- ClassSenior
- HometownMontgomery, AL
James Smith: Ohio State DT profile and stats
James Smith is a DT (#3) for Ohio State, from Montgomery, AL. This profile tracks James Smith's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Ohio State roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Ohio State sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
James Smith in the news
All newsPreviewMaryland at Ohio State: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Maryland visits Ohio State at Ohio Stadium. Kickoff is 4:15 PM ET, on BTN.2026-10-07RecapOhio State beat Iowa 31-14 (Week 5, 2026)Ohio State beat Iowa 31-14 at Kinnick Stadium. Now Ohio State is 4-1, 2-0 in Big Ten play, and Iowa is 4-1, 1-1 in Big Ten play.2026-10-03RecapOhio State beat Illinois 42-19 (Week 4, 2026)Ohio State beat Illinois 42-19 at Ohio Stadium. Now Ohio State is 3-1, 1-0 in Big Ten play, and Illinois is 2-2, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-26
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Frequently asked questions
What team does James Smith play for?
James Smith plays for Ohio State, wearing #3 at DT.
What position does James Smith play?
James Smith is a DT for Ohio State.
How tall is James Smith?
James Smith is 6-3 and weighs 306 lb.
What year is James Smith in?
James Smith is listed as a senior on the Ohio State roster.
Where is James Smith from?
James Smith is from Montgomery, AL.
How many tackles does James Smith have?
James Smith has 6 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.