One of the great things about high school football in South Florida is the amount of unheralded talent each and every year. A player can be unknown one year, and a star the next. This is the case with 2014 DE/OLB Michael Smith (6’2”, 220) of Miami Northwestern, who not many knew about heading into the season. Smith finished the year with 20 sacks and is now one of the most-feared defensive players in the county.
“It feels good, man. I worked hard this season and just wanted to help my team get to the top. We didn’t do what we wanted tonight, but I’m just gonna go hard in the offseason and camp circuits and do my best next year to get ready for college.”
Smith plays a hybrid role as a defensive end and pass-rushing linebacker, and isn’t worried about what he will play at the next level.
“I see myself at any position as long as there is a coach willing to work with me and make me better at any position.”
It’s only a matter of time before the junior becomes a household name in coaching circles, but for now his recruitment has been low key.
“I’m liking UM, West Virginia, Florida State. I wanna stay down here for school. I don’t wanna go out of state. West Virginia is the only school that has been talking to me.”
Smith expanded on his love for Miami.
“I love the atmosphere and how the players play with passion. I always wanted to be a ‘Cane. I’m going to their camp after the season.”
Here are Smith's midseason highlights:
[video=youtube;UlNKX7eAtqI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlNKX7eAtqI[/video]
“It feels good, man. I worked hard this season and just wanted to help my team get to the top. We didn’t do what we wanted tonight, but I’m just gonna go hard in the offseason and camp circuits and do my best next year to get ready for college.”
Smith plays a hybrid role as a defensive end and pass-rushing linebacker, and isn’t worried about what he will play at the next level.
“I see myself at any position as long as there is a coach willing to work with me and make me better at any position.”
It’s only a matter of time before the junior becomes a household name in coaching circles, but for now his recruitment has been low key.
“I’m liking UM, West Virginia, Florida State. I wanna stay down here for school. I don’t wanna go out of state. West Virginia is the only school that has been talking to me.”
Smith expanded on his love for Miami.
“I love the atmosphere and how the players play with passion. I always wanted to be a ‘Cane. I’m going to their camp after the season.”
Here are Smith's midseason highlights:
[video=youtube;UlNKX7eAtqI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UlNKX7eAtqI[/video]
