David Smith - Football - Kent State Golden Flashes

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David Smith

Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Hometown:
Charleston, W.Va.
High School:
George Washington

Prior to Kent State
• First team all-state in junior and senior seasons. Team captain
• Recorded 48 tackles and three sacks
• Played both offensive and defensive lines
• Also a team captain in wrestling and competed in track & field
• Won 2014 state wrestling championship
• Placed sixth in the shot put at state track meet

Personal
• Born June 5, 1997
• Son of Karan and Benjamin Smith
• Has one sibling, Kailyn
• Dean's List four years

New Kent State Football Special Teams Analyst Josh Cribbs Previews the 2026 Season and His New Role

Tuesday, May 05

Kent State Football 2025 Early Signing Day Press Conference

Wednesday, December 03

Kent State Football vs Northern Illinois 11.28.25 | Cinematic Recap

Sunday, November 30

Kent State Football vs Northern Illinois 11.28.25 | Football Game Highlights

Saturday, November 29

Kent State Sports Hall of Famer Josh Cribbs Introductory Interview with Dane Richardson (WATCH)

Tuesday, May 05

Kent State Hall of Famer Josh Cribbs Returns Home as Special Teams Analyst

Wednesday, April 29

Coaching announcement graphic featuring 'Dave Bucar – Tight Ends Coach' in large cream and gold text on an orange and gold background at left, alongside an action photo of Bucar on the sideline wearing a headset, glasses, and gray Under Armour hoodie while holding a clipboard, with a crowd visible behind him and the Kent State lightning bolt, Golden Flashes, and Under Armour logos at lower left.

Kent State Football Adds Dave Bucar as Tight Ends Coach

Wednesday, April 29

Carney vs Merrimack

Golden Flashes have Ten Named to the NFF Hampshire Honor Society

Wednesday, April 08