Gamecocks land 4 star standout receiver OrTre Smith
SEPTEMBER 11, 2016
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4 star WR OrTre Smith 6'4" 212lbs of Wando, who at one time appeared destined to be a Clemson Tiger, announced Sunday night he instead will be a USC Gamecock and play for Will Muschamp. Smith made his commitment announcement in Charleston as part of his birthday celebration.
Smith’s mother is a former Clemson volleyball player and most of his family support the Tigers. And early on in the recruiting process Clemson held the clear upper hand on the field. But earlier this year, by all accounts, the Tigers let up in their pursuit while recruiting other receivers. Muschamp had made Smith a priority for the 2017 class and never relented in his pursuit and that, more than anything else, turned the tables in USC’s favor.
Smith, regarded by analysts as the state’s top prospect and one of the top receivers in the country in the class, had 84 catches for 1364 yards and 18 touchdowns last season.
“He’s a competitor play in and play out,” said Wando coach Jimmy Noonan. “When it’s showtime, it’s showtime. He has size and his catch radius is ridiculous. He is going to make the play and he’s elusive after the catch. And he has great body control.”
Smith narrowed his final list to USC, Clemson, Georgia and North Carolina and visited each over the summer. He becomes USC’s 22nd commitment for the class and the third receiver, all with the last name of Smith.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2016
Rivals bio
247sports bio
Rivals star ranking 4
247sports star ranking 4
4 star WR OrTre Smith 6'4" 212lbs of Wando, who at one time appeared destined to be a Clemson Tiger, announced Sunday night he instead will be a USC Gamecock and play for Will Muschamp. Smith made his commitment announcement in Charleston as part of his birthday celebration.
Smith’s mother is a former Clemson volleyball player and most of his family support the Tigers. And early on in the recruiting process Clemson held the clear upper hand on the field. But earlier this year, by all accounts, the Tigers let up in their pursuit while recruiting other receivers. Muschamp had made Smith a priority for the 2017 class and never relented in his pursuit and that, more than anything else, turned the tables in USC’s favor.
Smith, regarded by analysts as the state’s top prospect and one of the top receivers in the country in the class, had 84 catches for 1364 yards and 18 touchdowns last season.
“He’s a competitor play in and play out,” said Wando coach Jimmy Noonan. “When it’s showtime, it’s showtime. He has size and his catch radius is ridiculous. He is going to make the play and he’s elusive after the catch. And he has great body control.”
Smith narrowed his final list to USC, Clemson, Georgia and North Carolina and visited each over the summer. He becomes USC’s 22nd commitment for the class and the third receiver, all with the last name of Smith.
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