Kelton Smith

Position:
Defensive Line
Height:
6-4
Weight:
310
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Gaffney, S.C.
High School:
Gaffney
Major:
Undecided

Verbally committed to East Carolina on June 15, 2025 … Recruited by Roy Tesh … Officially enrolled early at ECU (January, 2026) and is expected to participate with the Pirates in spring drills … High School: Played senior season at Gaffney High School with teammate Zyon Ratchford, who is also an ECU 2026 commit … Appeared in 11 games making 25 tackles (13 solo) with 6.5 TFLs for the Indians … Began prep career playing eight-man football at Oakbrook Prep in Spartanburg, S.C. where he logged snaps at tight end, running back and on the defensive line as a junior in 2024 … Three-star prospect by 247Sports and on3 …. Listed as the 47th-best athlete in South Carolina by 247Sports … Rated as the 24th-best prospect in South Carolina by HSSR (High School Sports Report).