The University of Kentucky police found defensive lineman Nic Smith after responding to a call at 10:03 a.m. on June 8, 2026.
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University of Kentucky football player Nic Smith found deceased at age 20
Nic Smith, a 20-year-old defensive lineman for the University of Kentucky football team, was found deceased by university police on June 8, 2026. The police responded to a call at 10:03 a.m.
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