Gary Smith III
DT
Experience: R
Height: 6-1
Age: 24
Weight: 319 lbs
College: UCLA
Biography
Signed to Seattle's PS on September 29, 2026.
TRANSACTIONS:
05/01/26: Signed by Las Vegas as a UDFA
08/30/26: Released by Las Vegas
08/31/26: Signed to Las Vegas' PS
09/07/26: Released by Las Vegas
09/29/26: Signed to Seattle's PS
COLLEGE: Played four seasons at UCLA (2022-25) after two seasons at Duke (2020-21). Appeared in 50 career games with 25 starts and totaled 111 tackles (48 solo), 9.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and two passes defensed. While at UCLA, appeared in 31 games and recorded 79 tackles (36), seven tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and one pass defensed. During his final season as a redshirt senior in 2025, started all 12 games and logged 39 tackles (18), 1.5 tackles for loss and 0.5 sacks. Led all Bruin defensive linemen in tackles and one of just five Bruins to start every game. At Duke, played in 19 games and made nine starts through two seasons at Duke and finished with 33 tackles (13), 2.5 tackles for loss and 1.0 sack.
PERSONAL: Prepped at Shelbyville Central High, where he was a consensus three-star prospect by ESPN, 247Sports and Rivals. Compiled 166 tackles and 6.5 sacks over his final two seasons. Was a four-time all-region honoree and two-time defensive MVP, and an all-state selection following senior season. Helped program to four straight state playoff appearances and a 34-14 record. His cousin, Keon Johnson, plays for NBA's Atlanta Hawks. His aunt, Conswella Johnson, was a two-time All-SEC performer in women's basketball at Auburn.