Bradley Smith

Duke offensive linemen Justin Pickett and Bradley Smith, wearing a white helmet, blue jersey and white pants, prepare to make a block during the 2025 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl, which Duke won 42-39 against Arizona State inside Sun Bowl Stadium.

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Duke offensive lineman Bradley Smith, wearing a white helmet, black jersey and white pants, readies to block during Duke's regular season finale against Wake Forest.

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Duke offensive lineman Bradley Smith prepares for a block during the Blue Devils' 38-3 victory at Syracuse on September 27, 2025.

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Duke offensive lineman Bradley Smith stands and reacts after a snap during the Blue Devils' 38-3 victory at Syracuse on September 27, 2025.

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Bradley Smith runs on the field against UConn.

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Position:
Offensive Line
Height:
6-2
Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Hometown:
Newnan, Ga.

2026: Returning offensive lineman ... 2025 Academic All-ACC selection … appeared in 15 carer games, starting one … started at right guard in the 2025 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl ... has played 401 career snaps.

2025: Academic All-ACC selection … recipient of the team’s Mike Suglia Award, which is presented annually to a second-year member of the Duke football program who best exemplifies the qualities of the late Mike Suglia … experienced action in all 14 games and started the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl at right guard … valuable member of Duke’s special teams units who moved into the starting role for the season finale … a piece of the Blue Devil offensive attack that set the program records for total touchdowns scored (63), points scored (484) and pass efficiency (152.53) … part of an offensive unit that became the first in school history to have a 3,000-yard passer, 1,000-yard receiver and 1,000-yard rusher … member of Duke’s offense that ranked among the NCAA leaders in fourth down conversion percentage (.738; 4th), total first downs (316; 10th), passing yards per game (285.4; 10th), points per game (34.6; 16th), team passing efficiency (152.53; 19th), completion percentage (.664; 25th) and total offense (423.5; 25th) … helped the Blue Devils to top-five ACC offensive rankings for passing yards per game (1st), points per game (1st), fourth down conversion percentage (1st), total first downs (1st), team passing efficiency (2nd), total offense (3rd), fewest turnovers lost (14; 3rd) and completion percentage (4th) ... opened holes for Duke’s ground attack that featured the first season in program history with two or more backs having 10 or more touchdowns each with Anderson Castle (12) and Nate Sheppard (11) … helped Sheppard establish the school single-season freshman record for rushing yards with 1,132 as well as the rushing touchdowns by a rookie mark ... on the field for 393 snaps.

2024: Appeared in one game, playing eight snaps at Middle Tennessee.

PRIOR TO DUKE: Lettered four seasons at Woodward Academy under head coach John Hunt … rated a three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com … listed as the No. 5 offensive center in the country by Rivals.com … charted as the No. 71 and No. 84 prospect from the state of Georgia according to ESPN.com and Rivals.com, respectively … helped Woodward to a 31-17 overall record, including an appearance in the state championship game during senior season … a three-time all-state selection and first team all-region honoree … yielded zero sacks during high school career … also lettered two seasons in track & field, focusing on shot put.

PERSONAL: Son of Clay and Jennifer Smith … father lettered two seasons in football at the United States Military Academy (1993-94) … paternal grandfather, Jim Smith, lettered three seasons in football at the University of Georgia (1963-64-65), helping the Bulldogs to a 1964 Sun Bowl victory against Texas Tech.