South Carolina defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Clayton White has a wonderful shot at touchdown LB Ja’bios Smith (6-3 220) of Swainsboro, GA to play in the course of his protection starting in 2027. Smith, who’s a nationally recruited prospect, stated the Gamecocks and Georgia presently sit as his prime two, with a choice coming in mid-January.
“They have been one of many first colleges to supply me,” Smith stated of the Gamecocks. “Each time I am going down there, I really feel at house. I like the teaching employees, Coach White and everyone else. Me and Coach White have an in depth bond. He likes how I get downhill, and he likes my pace. I make performs after they must be made.”
Smith has seen the Gamecocks quite a bit. He was at 4 video games this season, so he bought learn on how White likes to deploy his linebackers.
“I like how everyone flies round,” Smith stated. “Me and Coach White went over the protection, and I like their Mike linebacker, the one they’ve bought on the market proper now. I like the way in which he performs.”
Smith has additionally had some conversations with USC head coach Shane Beamer, saying, “Each time I am going down there we have now a easy little dialog.”
Smith plans to go to USC, Georgia and Texas A&M in January. He was at a number of Georgia video games as effectively this season. He’s additionally nonetheless contemplating Texas, Ohio State and Tennessee. Whereas he has his prime two, he’s not but recognized a primary.
“Exhausting to decide on proper now,” he stated. “I’m in search of an ideal teaching employees, the power and who’s staying involved.”
This season Smith was in on 72 tackles and eight tackles for loss in 9 video games. For his profession he’s registered 75 tackles with 16 tackles for loss and two sacks.
Smith additionally performs working again, and he’s rushed for 1114 yards and 24 touchdowns in his profession averaging 6.5 yards per carry.
