Nolan Smith from IMG Academy High School was rated a 5-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 5-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Smith joined Georgia after being heavily recruited.
In 2019 as a freshman Smith saw action in 14 games and played a total of 287 snaps for the Bulldogs. He recorded just 8 tackles, 5 assists, while adding 13 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 19 total pressures, which included 10 QB hurries, 4 QB hits, and a solid a solid 5 sacks on the season.
As a sophomore for the Bulldogs in 2020 Smith played in 10 games and took part in 180 snaps for the Bulldogs. He recorded 11 tackles, 8 assists, while adding 10 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 18 total pressures, and 11 QB hurries, 4 QB hits, and 3 sacks during the year.
In 2021 as a junior Smith played in 14 games and contributed on 499 snaps. He recorded 32 tackles, 11 assists while making 27 stops. In coverage Smith chalked up no pass breakups, one interception, and an impressive QB rating when targetted of 68.8. As a pass rusher, he produced 28 total pressures, which included 18 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and a solid 7 sacks on the year.
In 2022 as a senior Smith logged playing time in 8 games and logged a total of 188 snaps for the Bulldogs. He also added 14 tackles, 6 assists, and 15 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 19 total pressures, which included 12 QB hurries, 5 QB hits, and 2 sacks on the season.