Carter Smith (offensive tackle)
Smith in 2026 | |
| No. 65 – Indiana Hoosiers | |
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| Position | Offensive tackle |
| Class | Senior |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 15, 2004 |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 313 lb (142 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Olentangy Liberty (Powell, Ohio) |
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| Stats at ESPN | |
Carter Smith (born April 15, 2004) is an American football offensive tackle for the Indiana Hoosiers.
Early life
Smith attended Olentangy Liberty High School in Powell, Ohio. He was rated as a four-star recruit and the 207th overall prospect in the class of 2022, and committed to play college football for the Indiana Hoosiers.[1]
College career
As a freshman in 2022, Smith was redshirted after playing in two games.[2] In 2023, he made all 12 starts at left tackle.[3] After the season, Smith was rumored to enter the NCAA transfer portal but returned to the Hoosiers.[4] In 2024, he started all 13 games at left tackle, earning honorable mention all-Big Ten honors.[5][6]
References
- ^ Glesnek, Matthew (December 13, 2023). "Curt Cignetti gets good portal news. Starting LT Carter Smith says he's coming back to IU". IndyStar. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
- ^ Nee, Chris. "Indiana offensive line transfer Carter Smith feels a connection while officially visiting FSU". 247Sports. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
- ^ Thorn, Brandon. "NFL Draft 2026 Scouting Report for Indiana OT Carter Smith". Bleacher Report. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
- ^ Niziolek, Michael (May 26, 2024). "Inside Carter Smith's return to Indiana football with Curt Cignetti: 'They wanted me back'". The Herald-Times. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
- ^ Browning, Zach. "Indiana's Carter Smith stayed when he didn't have to — now he may be college football's best offensive tackle". On3.com. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
- ^ Tow, Seth. "'This kid is a different breed': How IU football's Carter Smith became one of the Big Ten's best tackles". The Daily Hoosier. Retrieved November 15, 2025.