University of Kentucky football player Nic Smith dead at 20
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- University of Kentucky football player Nic Smith, aged 20, was found dead in a residence hall on Monday morning, with no signs of foul play according to initial police investigations.
- Smith, a defensive lineman and consensus three-star prospect, was set to be a redshirt freshman this season after joining the Wildcats in 2025.
- The university police are working with the Lexington-Fayette County Coroner’s Office to investigate the case further.
- Kentucky head coach Will Stein expressed deep sorrow, highlighting the significant loss to the football program and university community.
- Smith was involved in the Community Leadership and Development program and was known by the nicknames “Happy” and “Big Happ.”