Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Football
Joshua Smith
- Title:
- Outside Linebackers/Defensive Ends
- Phone:
- 615-898-2926
As of March 2025
Joshua Smith, a former standout at nearby Oakland High School, is in his second year as a member of Derek Mason’s staff. Smith serves as the outside linebackers and defensive ends coach.
COACHING HIGHLIGHTS:
At Middle Tennessee, outside linebackers/defensive ends, 2025-present
• Was promoted on Feb. 28, 2025 to take the role of outside linebackers and defensive ends coach
At Middle Tennessee, defensive analyst, 2024
• Date Hired: May 8, 2024
• Worked with all facets of Brian Stewart’s defense with concentration on the defensive line
At Vanderbilt, defensive quality control, 2022-23
• In 2023, the Vandy defense led the SEC with 12 interceptions and were fourth in the league in defensive touchdowns
• Team forced at least one turnover in 10 of 12 games in 2022
Personal
• Birthdate: Feb. 25, 1997
• Hometown: Nashville, TN
Education
• High School: Oakland High School
• College: Vanderbilt, B.S. in environmental sociology, 2019; Master in Education, 2023
Playing Experience (Linebacker)
• Vanderbilt (2015-18) (three-time SEC Academic Honor Roll)
• Tennessee Titans free agent (2019)
Joshua Smith, a former standout at nearby Oakland High School, is in his second year as a member of Derek Mason’s staff. Smith serves as the outside linebackers and defensive ends coach.
COACHING HIGHLIGHTS:
At Middle Tennessee, outside linebackers/defensive ends, 2025-present
• Was promoted on Feb. 28, 2025 to take the role of outside linebackers and defensive ends coach
At Middle Tennessee, defensive analyst, 2024
• Date Hired: May 8, 2024
• Worked with all facets of Brian Stewart’s defense with concentration on the defensive line
At Vanderbilt, defensive quality control, 2022-23
• In 2023, the Vandy defense led the SEC with 12 interceptions and were fourth in the league in defensive touchdowns
• Team forced at least one turnover in 10 of 12 games in 2022
Personal
• Birthdate: Feb. 25, 1997
• Hometown: Nashville, TN
Education
• High School: Oakland High School
• College: Vanderbilt, B.S. in environmental sociology, 2019; Master in Education, 2023
Playing Experience (Linebacker)
• Vanderbilt (2015-18) (three-time SEC Academic Honor Roll)
• Tennessee Titans free agent (2019)
MTSU Football @ Kennesaw State post-game conference - 9/27/25
Saturday, September 27
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Monday, September 22
MTSU Football Weekly Press Conference 9/22/25
Monday, September 22
