Rivals · 2027 Class · RB · Cecil Smith

Northern IllinoisNorthern Illinois HuskiesCommitted · 6/17/2026

CecilSmith

Miami, FLColumbus

Pos

HT / WT

5-7 / 165

Class

2027

81.67

Rivals

NATL: —
POS: #130
ST: #181

ESPN

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The Journey

Class of 2027

Northern Illinois Huskies

Huskies

COMMITTED

Columbus Explorers

2026 – 2026

HIGH SCHOOL

True North Classical Academy Titans

2025 – 2025

HIGH SCHOOL

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CECIL SMITH

HIGHLIGHTS · HUDL

Cecil Smith - Columbus - 2025 Junior Season Highlights

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HIGHLIGHTS

Cecil Smith - Midseason Sophomore

Highlights · 07/28/25

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Team Predictions

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Team

Prediction

Recruited By

Distance

Class Rank

Draft Pos (5yr)

Draft Total (5yr)

Northern Illinois

COMMITTED6/17/2026

6.1%

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1211 mi

UCF

OFFERED

19.5%

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200 mi

Louisville

OFFERED

17.1%

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917 mi

Pittsburgh

OFFERED

14.6%

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1014 mi

SMU

OFFERED

12.2%

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1102 mi

Northern IllinoisCOMMITTED

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6.1%

UCFOFFERED

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19.5%

LouisvilleOFFERED

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17.1%

PittsburghOFFERED

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14.6%

SMUOFFERED

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12.2%

Latest News

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Pitt Offers Speedy 2027 RB from Florida

Mike Vukovcan5/7/26

Pitt/WPIAL Football Frank Walker Law Recruiting Notebook

Mike Vukovcan5/6/26

Two ACC schools out in front for explosive 2027 RB Cecil Smith

Marcus Benjamin2/3/26

Latest News

Rivals Network · Premium Coverage

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Pitt Offers Speedy 2027 RB from Florida

Mike Vukovcan5/7/26

Pitt/WPIAL Football Frank Walker Law Recruiting Notebook

Mike Vukovcan5/6/26

Two ACC schools out in front for explosive 2027 RB Cecil Smith

Marcus Benjamin2/3/26

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