NSD26: Jakore Smith

Jakore Smith
LB | 6-0 | 190 | Bryant, Ark. | Bryant HS

A consensus three-star prospect according to 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … Rated the No. 9 inside linebacker in the class of 2026 by ESPN, No. 37 linebacker in the class of 2026 by Rivals and No. 65 linebacker in the class of 2026 by 247Sports … No. 5 overall prospect in Arkansas by Rivals, No. 6 overall prospect in Arkansas by ESPN and No. 11 overall prospect in Arkansas by 247Sports … Attends Bryant High School in Bryant, Ark … Has led Bryant to a 12-0 record and spot in the Class 7A state title game … Has recorded 60 tackles, one tackle for loss, three interceptions, three recovered fumbles and two defensive touchdowns as a senior at Bryant in 2025 … Attended Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School in Little Rock, Ark., through his junior season … As a junior, helped Parkview Magnet to a 13-1 record and a third consecutive Arkansas 5A state championship … 5A All-State selection in 2024 … Has clocked a 4.4 40-yard dash … Had 65 tackles, 4 sacks, 4 tackles for loss, 4 quarterback hurries, 2 forced fumbles, 2 recovered fumbles with one for a score and a blocked punt as a sophomore in 2023 to help the Patriots to a second consecutive Class 5A state title … CHOSE ARKANSAS OVER: Alabama, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Kansas State, Michigan, Mississippi State, Missouri, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Ole Miss, Tennessee, UCF and others.