Robert Smith IV: BC's Rising Offensive Lineman | Boston College Football News

College football’s kickoff is just days away, and Boston College’s media team is spotlighting their 26 most critical players — not just the flashy names, but the ones who’ll decide wins. Among them: sophomore offensive lineman Robert Smith the Fourth, a three-star recruit from Ohio who started last season at both guard spots and helped power runs against Cal and UConn. This year, he’s back as a backup but still showing promise — especially in run blocking — though he struggled with pass protection when thrust into a starting role. His development could be key to BC’s success this fall. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3dc4ccd996d67a75