Michael Smith signs with South Carolina
It’s national signing day in Columbia, and South Carolina football will add letters of intent from 2024 class members throughout the day.
The latest prospect to officially ink with South Carolina football is four star tight end Michael Smith.
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The On3 Industry Ranking tabs Smith as a four-star tight end, the number 107 prospect in the counry, and as the tenth-best prospect nationally at his position.
Here is more on the newest addition for readers of GamecockCentral.com:
South Carolina Gamecocks Recruiter: Jody Wright
Other Offers: Florida, Ohio State, Alabama, Florida State, Texas, Miami, Oklahoma, Auburn, Tennessee, Penn State, Michigan, Nebraska, Kentucky, Arkansas, Mississippi State, UCF, Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech, Pitt, Louisville, Cincinnati, USF, West Virginia, Michigan State, Coastal Carolina, Georgia Southern, Boston College, Georgia State, and Middle Tennessee State
Why South Carolina? “The communication was always there with coach Beamer and coach Wright, just building relationships,” Smith told On3. “As I started praying about it, the signs started to show: random people coming up and saying, ‘Hey, I see you in the South Carolina jersey’ or ‘Hey, I could see you wearing garnet and black.’ So the signs started to build and I was like, ‘Alright, that’s why’ because it has my major. I felt comfortable. It was a family environment.”
Scouting Report from On3: Coordinated athlete who has an all-around skill set as a tight end prospect. Measured at around 6-foot-4, 245 pounds prior to his senior season. Has average length relative to his stature. A productive pass-catcher who caught double-digit touchdowns in back-to-back seasons to close out his career. Caught 28 passes for 638 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior. Lines up all over the formation, splitting out as a receiver, moving in-line and working as a H-back. Flashes high-level ball skills. Tracks and extends for high-difficulty grabs, making impressive adjustments. Naturally coordinated. Strong in jump ball situations. Abuses corners in contested situations when targeted. Shows promise as a blocker. Physical and willing. Even worked some at cornerback. May not blow you away in one facet other than in contested situations, but has few holes to his game. Can continue improving his ability to pick up yards after the catch.
