Is DQ Smith starting?
DQ Smith is listed 2nd string at FS for Virginia Tech Hokies.
DQ Smith is listed FS #2 for Virginia Tech at 81 OVR.
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The Story
Making His Case
A 3-star recruit out of Spring Valley, ranked #1,116 nationally coming out of high school. This season: 64 tackles, 1 INT, 1 PBU. That's 7% of the team's production at his spot and 86th-percentile production nationally — good for a 81 overall (Good tier).
- Jersey
- #11
- Class
- SR/TR
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 219 lbs
- Transfer
- South Carolina
Stats
| Season | Tkl | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | 64 | 1 | 1 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★☆☆3-star
- Composite
- 0.8556
- National Rank
- #1116
- High School
- Spring Valley
- Hometown
- Columbia, SC
Why this rating?
On a 85-rated defense; 86th-percentile production at transfer origin (×0.96 for competition level) put them +2 vs unit starters → 81.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
2026 Game Log
No games yet.
DQ Smith's 2026 game-by-game stat log.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.