Versatile Offensive Prospect Evan Smith Set to Make Commitment Decision
Evan Smith, a highly coveted offensive prospect, will go off the market Saturday afternoon when he announces his commitment decision.
Committing July 3rd
— Evan Smith (@evansmityy) July 1, 2021
at 3pm Central!
The 5'9", 167-pound Oak Mountain (Birmingham, Ala.) athlete ran for 1,719 yards on 171 carries and was 44 of 103 passing for 620 yards and six scores his junior year. Smith led Oak Mountain to a 7-5 record and helped the Eagles record their best season start (4-0) in program history. To wrap up the 2020 season, Smith was named to the Class 7A All-State second-team.
Not only is Smith a star on the gridiron, but also led the Eagles' state champion basketball team as the starting point guard. Smith averaged 8.2 points and four assists per game with 50 steals on the season his junior year.
STATE CHAMPS💍...No words can describe this feeling... Beyond grateful to be a part of such an amazing team and community❤️GOOM FOREVER❤️ pic.twitter.com/q9H4kEnKQL
— Evan Smith (@evansmityy) March 5, 2021
Smith has received more than a dozen offers, including Northwestern, Navy, Army, Duke, and more. The majority of his offers have Smith playing at wide receiver while a couple have him projected as a quarterback.
However, at his visit to Northwestern in early June, the athlete was thrown into yet another position—cornerback. Despite never playing the position before his workout at NU, Smith's sheer athleticism and skill earned him a scholarship to the Big Ten program.
Enjoyed my official this weekend to Northwestern! Great atmosphere! A special place to be! #GoCats pic.twitter.com/uKoWn5e6i7
— Evan Smith (@evansmityy) June 20, 2021
Smith is set to announce his final decision, and thus the projection of his position, Saturday at 3:00 PM CT on Twitter.
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