Florida Gators: D.J. Smith
Tennessee certainly helped itself with D.J. Smith (Marietta, Ga./Walton). Whether it's enough to overtake a strong list of suitors remains to be seen.
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CB D.J. Smith shines despite loss 
November, 28, 2012
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MARIETTA, Ga. -- When Walton High School lost in the playoffs to Parkview (Ga.) High School in the recent Class AAAAAA playoffs, no one present could say that it was for lack of effort. The Panthers upset a Raiders team that was beset with injuries. Multiple starters hobbled onto the field, covered in yards of trainer's tape, only to lose in the second overtime, 20-17.
Cornerback D.J. Smith did everything possible to pull his team through but to no avail. With Alabama running back commit Tyren Jones out for the season, Smith was pressed into service at tailback, racking up 95 yards and a touchdown. He also made an acrobatic catch on a 16-yard touchdown pass in the corner of the end zone from Alabama quarterback commit Parker McLeod, who was playing on two bad ankles. In the second overtime, Smith rushed for 14 yards on the first play, setting up a first-and-goal situation but the Raiders were stonewalled and Parkview escaped with the victory.
Such dynamic plays are why Smith has offers from Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, Michigan State, Nebraska, South Carolina and Vanderbilt.
Cornerback D.J. Smith did everything possible to pull his team through but to no avail. With Alabama running back commit Tyren Jones out for the season, Smith was pressed into service at tailback, racking up 95 yards and a touchdown. He also made an acrobatic catch on a 16-yard touchdown pass in the corner of the end zone from Alabama quarterback commit Parker McLeod, who was playing on two bad ankles. In the second overtime, Smith rushed for 14 yards on the first play, setting up a first-and-goal situation but the Raiders were stonewalled and Parkview escaped with the victory.
Such dynamic plays are why Smith has offers from Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, Michigan State, Nebraska, South Carolina and Vanderbilt.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- As we get closer and closer to spotlighting the class of 2014, GatorNation will give you a position-by-position look at a few 2014 prospects to keep an eye on.
Some prospects have already been offered, but there are plenty of names that will start to pop up along the way. Here is a look at a few of the top defensive backs in the 2014 class.
Needs: 2 safeties, 2-3 cornerbacks
Some prospects have already been offered, but there are plenty of names that will start to pop up along the way. Here is a look at a few of the top defensive backs in the 2014 class.
Needs: 2 safeties, 2-3 cornerbacks
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UF an early favorite for 2014 DB D.J. Smith
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Defensive back D.J. Smith (Marietta, Ga./Walton) has picked up a quite a few offers lately. The lifelong Gators fan talks with RecruitingNation about his most recent offers from Florida and Georgia.ABOUT GATOR NATION
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