Virginia Tech Hokies#1 · DB DQ Smith
88 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-1
- Weight
- 219 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Columbia, SC
DQ Smith is a DB (#1) for Virginia Tech, from Columbia, SC. In the 2026 season he has 10 tackles over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 18
Sacks 5
Interceptions 13
Passes defensed 12
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 12
Efficiency
Tackles per game 17
Sack rate 5
Coverage 13
Ball-hawking 13
Run defense 18
Havoc rate 10
Measurables
Height 8
Weight 11
Frame 9
Experience 17
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2026 season
10
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
DQ Smith career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | VT | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | SOUTHC | 11 | 64 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | SOUTHC | 11 | 37 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | SOUTHC | 12 | 73 | 0.5 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | SOUTHC | 13 | 49 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| Career | 51 | 233 | 1.5 | 5 | 12 | 0 |
Season totals, 2022 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2 | vs Pittsburgh | L 33-35 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | at Boston College | W 21-14 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | at Maryland | W 35-26 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | vs Old Dominion | W 44-21 | 1 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowVirginia Tech DB: #1
- ClassSenior
- HometownColumbia, SC
DQ Smith: Virginia Tech DB profile and stats
DQ Smith is a DB (#1) for Virginia Tech, from Columbia, SC. This profile tracks DQ Smith's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Virginia Tech roster, the ACC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Virginia Tech sits in the race, check the live ACC standings.
DQ Smith in the news
All newsRecapVirginia Tech beat Boston College 21-14 (Week 4, 2026)Virginia Tech beat Boston College 21-14 at Alumni Stadium (Chestnut Hill, MA). Now Virginia Tech is 4-0, 1-0 in ACC play, and Boston College is 2-2, 0-1 in ACC play.2026-09-26RecapVirginia Tech beat Maryland 35-26 (Week 3, 2026)Virginia Tech beat Maryland 35-26 at SECU Stadium. Now Virginia Tech is 3-0, and Maryland is 2-1.2026-09-19RecapVirginia Tech beat Old Dominion 44-21 (Week 2, 2026)Virginia Tech beat Old Dominion 44-21 at Lane Stadium. Now Virginia Tech is 2-0, and Old Dominion is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does DQ Smith play for?
DQ Smith plays for Virginia Tech, wearing #1 at DB.
What position does DQ Smith play?
DQ Smith is a DB for Virginia Tech.
How tall is DQ Smith?
DQ Smith is 6-1 and weighs 219 lb.
What year is DQ Smith in?
DQ Smith is listed as a senior on the Virginia Tech roster.
Where is DQ Smith from?
DQ Smith is from Columbia, SC.
How many tackles does DQ Smith have?
DQ Smith has 10 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.