Smith is a 6-foot, 290 lbs, sophomore nose tackle from Idaho Falls, Idaho.
In Montana Western’s 42-35 conference home win over fifth ranked and previously unbeaten Montana Tech, Smith recorded six solo tackles, 10 assisted tackles, three tackles for loss (-5) and 1.5 quarterback sacks.
Also nominated and listed in alphabetical order; Nic Amnesty of Montana Tech, Michal Arenas of Eastern Oregon and McBride Galt of Carroll College.