Third-year sophomore is among a number of relatively inexperienced players that could be called upon to contribute to Appalachian State’s young linebacking corps this season … could also reprise a role on special teams that he held for part of last season.

2012: Appeared in four of the first five games of the season, primarily on special teams … recorded his first-career tackle in kickoff coverage at Chattanooga.

2011: Redshirted.

High School: Earned all-state and all-conference honors as a senior at Providence Day School in Charlotte ... lettered four times ... coached by Bruce Hardin ... also lettered four times in lacrosse.

Personal: Full name is William Vance Smith ... born March 24, 1992 (21 years old) ... son of Denise and Van Smith ... father, Van, was a defensive lineman at Appalachian from 1979-82 ... Will enjoys tennis, golf and reading and is a member of Kappa Alpha order ... majoring in accounting with minor in nutrition ... member of Dean’s List and Appalachian State athletics’ academic honor roll.