Kentucky defensive lineman Jerod Smith and linebacker Jacob Smith are planning to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal according to reports by Chris Hummer of 247Sports.
Jerod Smith had 27 tackles, including 5 tackles for loss this season. He also added one sack.
His twin brother, Jacob, had one tackle in 2025.
The Smith brothers were big in-state recruiting wins for the Cats out of Corbin High School.
Kentucky d-lineman Jerod Smith (@Jerodsmith44) plans to enter the portal, his rep @cjrecruiting2 tells @CBSSports.
Smith posted 27 tackles, 5 TFLs and a sack this year. Was a top 100 recruit in the 2024 class.
Expected to be a high-level P4 target. https://t.co/B61FxrUUQ2 pic.twitter.com/yDgXMbgvNt
— Chris Hummer (@chris_hummer) January 1, 2026
Kentucky redshirt freshman Jacob Smith plans to enter the portal, his rep @cjrecruiting2 tells @247Sports.
The 6-foot-4, 242-pound OLB has appeared in 7 career games. Was the a four-star recruit and the No. 214 overall player in the 2024 class.https://t.co/7k14znlT8J pic.twitter.com/v5WQ42yTMO
— Chris Hummer (@chris_hummer) January 1, 2026
