ANALYSIS
Smith would have been facing an uncertain playing-time outlook had he stuck around at Louisville in 2019, but he'll have a better chance at emerging as the lead back for Wyoming. The Cowboys lost their top rusher from last season (Nico Evans) to graduation and finished their spring workout program with just one scholarship running back (Xazavian Valladay) at full health. Valladay boasts less high-level experience than Smith, who ranked second on Louisville in rushing touchdowns (four) and third in rushing yards (415) as a redshirt junior. After securing his degree at Louisville in December, Smith should join the Cowboys for summer practices and look to solidify his spot atop the depth chart.