Ja'Deon Smith

DT | 6-0 | 275

Westfield, Ind. | Westfield High School

Two-year starter at defensive tackle for Coach Josh Miracle at Westfield (Indiana) High School … helped the Shamrocks to a combined record of 23-5 (.821), including back-to-back Class 6A Championship Game appearances in 2024-25 … named Indiana Football Coaches Association All-State First Team as a senior … recorded a career-best 91 tackles (34 solos, 57 assists), with 3.5 for losses including three sacks (19 yards), and recovered three fumbles in 2025 … posted a career-high 10 tackles vs. Brownsburg in the state championship game … made nine stops each vs. Fishers, vs. Carmel (including a 5-yard sack) and Fishers (fumble recovery) in the season’s first meeting … contributed four tackles vs. Noblesville, including a 13-yard sack (forced and recovered fumble) … produced 55 tackles as a junior, with 2.5 coming behind the line of scrimmage including a 2-yard sack … also credited with a forced fumble and two fumble recoveries … tallied six tackles vs. Brownsburg in the 2024 state final … registered a season-high nine stops vs. Noblesville … finished his prep career with 152 tackles, with 6.5 losses including four sacks (21 yards) … two-sport athlete also competes in track and field; has a personal-best toss of 43-5 in the shot put.