DQ Smith enters transfer portal after fifth year eligibility granted
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 5:55 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Former South Carolina football safety DQ Smith has entered the transfer portal as of August 23. This move follows a Louisiana court order on August 19, which granted an extra year of eligibility to over 30 athletes, including Smith. The court ruling particularly affects those who were freshmen in the 2022-23 academic season. Smith has reportedly received multiple invitations to NFL minicamps after the ruling. He was a significant player for South Carolina, and his next steps in collegiate football are yet to be determined.
- •DQ Smith entered the transfer portal on August 23.
- •He was granted a fifth year of eligibility by a Louisiana court.
- •The court order affects athletes who were freshmen in 2022-23.
- •Smith received multiple NFL minicamp invitations.
- •Future recruitment options for Smith are currently open.
- 5:55 PMYahoo Sports — South Carolina's DQ Smith enters transfer portal after getting extra year, per report
"Former South Carolina football safety DQ Smith has entered the transfer portal, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reported on Aug. 23.
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