Smith is a 6-foot-3, 240 lbs, junior linebacker from Whitehall, Mont.
In No. 17 Montana Western’s home 35-14 non-conference win over No. 16 Dickinson State (N.D.), Smith recorded four solo tackles, seven assisted tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss (-21 yards) and two sacks (-20 yards).
Also nominated; Zak Donato of Eastern Oregon.