Former South Carolina safety DQ Smith commits to ACC program

Former South Carolina safety DQ Smith has committed to Virginia Tech, which is set to open its 2026 season on Saturday. Smith played 4 seasons in Columbia and is eligible to play in 2026 thanks to a Louisiana court case, and because he did not sign an NFL contract after going undrafted this past offseason. Smith is expected to practice with James Franklin’s new squad on Tuesday, according to a report from 247Sports’ Kolby Crawford. RELATED: Get in on daily fantasy sports action using our Underdog promo code! Smith started 45 games for South Carolina starting in 2022, despite being...