Kentucky DL Nic Smith Dies at 20, Was Redshirt Freshman

Kentucky DL Nic Smith dies at 20: Redshirt freshman was entering second season with program

Nic Smith, a 20-year-old defensive lineman at the University of Kentucky, has died. Smith was a redshirt freshman who was part of Kentucky's 2025 recruiting class and was preparing to enter his second season with the program. The cause of death has not been detailed in the available excerpt.