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Sterling "Stu" Smith

Position coaches (Ball State, 2026): Mayomi Olootu, Ray Smith, Rory Mannering

Indianapolis, INSenior5'11"198 lb#1

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Estimated NIL value

$34K

Model estimate. This is not a reported contract.

Transfer Vulnerability Score

14 / 100

37th

Low risk. Percentile vs all active college players we track.

Class

Senior

Seasons left (incl. 2026)

2 seasons

Sterling "Stu" Smith is a 5'11", 198-lb Senior DB at Ball State from Indianapolis, IN. TransferPortl estimates Sterling "Stu" Smith's NIL market value at $34K, a model estimate rather than a reported contract. Sterling "Stu" Smith has a TransferPortl Transfer Vulnerability Score of 14 out of 100, a relative risk score for entering the transfer portal.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

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TVS History

Current TVS

Highest TVS

Sep 28, 2026

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Market Value History

Current market value

$34,284

Highest market value

$37,107

Sep 12, 2026

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