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Measurements
- Height:6-4
- Weight:242 LBS
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Schools of Interest
Texas A&M Aggies (offered)
Blake Smith
DCTF Star Rating
Tight End
Southlake Carroll Dragons, Class of 2020
Status: Verbal Commit
- State Rank:#71
- Position Rank:#4
Smith is a well-rounded product who moves well and has the requisite size and mass to project to the highest levels of college ball. He is an advanced blocker who can seal the edge and easily secure blocks on the second level. Smith has soft hands.
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