Having the opportunity to watch many of the athletes in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties when they begin playing football at the youth football level, the Miami Herald will continue to shine the spotlight on many athletes during the pre-spring, spring and summer.
With the chance to see the athletes away from the football field as well, we can bring you up close and personal with some of the top prospects in the nation - right here in our own backyard.
Don't forget that the exposure continues on FACEBOOK (Herald Recruiting) and via Twitter @ larryblustein.
PLAYER: Jeremy Smith
YEAR: 2012
SCHOOL: Flanagan
CITY: Pembroke Pines
POSITION: WR
HEIGHT: 5-11
WEIGHT: 175
HEAD FOOTBALL COACH: Don Simon
PHOTO COURTESY OF ELITE SCOUTING SERVICES.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: After watching this quality football talent during his youth football days, and then again at the end of his his sophomore year last spring, there was no denying that everything he did on the field was very positive.
Because he was playing in the shadow of his more publicized teammate, Justin Ferguson, this is a player who really didn't get his name fully out there until this off season when many started to see his blazing speed and ability catch the ball.
This is one of the most versatile football players on a team that is loaded with talented athletes. While his speed has been his calling card, he has certainly matured and improved a great deal as a football player.
In addition to catching the ball, the Falcons used his speed on reverses and straight hand-offs from the backfield. He has the perfect combination to be a slot receiver, where getting him the ball could result in a touchdown any time he touches the ball.
Will make a major impact during the spring and into the summer.
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