Sitdown Series - Clayton Smith

Speak of the Devils

Snakes and sacks. Two things at the core of ASU defensive end and reptile enthusiast Clayton Smith. A former 5-star recruit, Smith's first year in Tempe started slow as he battled injuries, but picked up down the stretch, with pieces of sacks in four of the last five games.

Heading into 2024, he added muscle over the offseason, helping him to a very strong spring practice showing. He's also growing as a leader, and was one of the players to represent the program at Big 12 Media Day.

On this episode, we discuss his growth and maturation, the makeup of the D-line, turning his love of reptiles into a NIL opportunity, his new position coach, and much more.