North Carolina Safety Greg Smith's Playmaking Earns National Recognition

Posted Sep 21, 2026
Three games into the season, Greg Smith is developing a habit of finding the football. And now his play is earning national recognition. PFF named Smith to its National Team of the Week following his performance against Clemson, where the Tar Heel sophomore defensive back recorded seven tackles, one tackle for loss, an interception, and forced a fumble. (Tar Heel Blue)

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