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Anthony Smith on Big Ten Football Preseason Honors List
7/28/2026 10:00:00 AM | Football
Smith has 31.0 tackles for loss and 19.5 sacks in his career
Minnesota standout defensive lineman Anthony Smith was named to the 2026 Big Ten Football Preseason Honors list today.
The annual list features 12 players from seven schools this year and was voted on by members of the media.
The 6-6, 285-pound Smith was one of the most disruptive players in college football last season and is poised for another successful year in his final season in Maroon and Gold.
He logged 17.5 tackles for loss and led the Big Ten with 12.5 sacks last season before being named All-Big Ten First Team. For his career, Smith has 31.0 tackles for loss and 19.5 sacks.
Minnesota career records are in reach for the Shippensburg, Pa., native. Willie VanDeSteeg (2005-08) is the program record holder for tackles for loss with 43.5, while Karon Riley (1999-00) holds the career sack record with 29.0.
Smith's Career Honors
2026 Preseason First Team All-American (Phil Steele | Athlon)
2026 Second Team All-American (Walter Camp)
2026 First Team All-Big Ten (Phil Steele | Athlon)
2026 AFCA Good Works Team Nominee
2025 All-Big Ten First Team, Edge (coaches)
2025 All-Big Ten Second Team, Edge (media)
2025 AP Second Team All-Big Ten
2024 All-Big Ten Honorable Mention
The annual list features 12 players from seven schools this year and was voted on by members of the media.
The 6-6, 285-pound Smith was one of the most disruptive players in college football last season and is poised for another successful year in his final season in Maroon and Gold.
He logged 17.5 tackles for loss and led the Big Ten with 12.5 sacks last season before being named All-Big Ten First Team. For his career, Smith has 31.0 tackles for loss and 19.5 sacks.
Minnesota career records are in reach for the Shippensburg, Pa., native. Willie VanDeSteeg (2005-08) is the program record holder for tackles for loss with 43.5, while Karon Riley (1999-00) holds the career sack record with 29.0.
Smith's Career Honors
2026 Preseason First Team All-American (Phil Steele | Athlon)
2026 Second Team All-American (Walter Camp)
2026 First Team All-Big Ten (Phil Steele | Athlon)
2026 AFCA Good Works Team Nominee
2025 All-Big Ten First Team, Edge (coaches)
2025 All-Big Ten Second Team, Edge (media)
2025 AP Second Team All-Big Ten
2024 All-Big Ten Honorable Mention
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