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The summer of Gary Smith III: UCLA has high hopes for returning defensive lineman

Tracy McDannaldby: Tracy McDannald08/07/25Tracy_McDannald
Gary Smith III
UCLA defensive tackle Gary Smith III seen here during fall camp off-campus training camp in Costa Mesa on Aug. 1, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Nate Donlevy/UCLA Athletics)

The return of UCLA defensive tackle Gary Smith III is among the Bruins’ biggest storylines entering the season.

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