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Michael Smith '16 Recruiting Profile
ClubFreeburg Legion Baseball
Height6'1"
Weight270lbs
Age26
Primary PositionDefensive End
Secondary PositionMiddle Linebacker
Dominant HandRight
40 Yard Dash5.12
5-10-5 Shuttle4.44
Bench Press300
Squat415
Vertical28
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2012 Highlights
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2013 Highlights
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2014 Highlights
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2015 Highlights
2015 HighlightsPersonal Statement
- Selected to Senior NUC All American Bowl Game
- Selected to Senior O/D All American Bowl Game
- State of Illinois - 2016 Pre Season All State 3rd Team - Athlete
- 4 Year Varsity Starter
- 1st Team Defense All Conference - DE
- 2nd Team Defense All Area - DE
- Team Defensive MVP - DE,LB
- 4 Star Prospect rated by Tom Lemming 2013 - LB
- NUC Top 20 Elite Prospect 2013 - LB
- NUC Top 100 Elite Prospect 2013 - LB
- NUC All American Defensive Player of the Year 2013 - LB
- Selected to Rivals.com Camp series Invitation Only! - DE
- VTO Elite Top 100 Prospect 2014 - DE
- NUC Top 100 Elite Prospect 2014 - LB
- NUC All American 2014 - DE,LB
- Selected to NUC All World Team 2014 - DE,LB
- 4 Star Prospect rated by Tom Lemming 2014 - DE,LB
- 2 Time NUC 5 Star Prospect -2013/2014
- Selected to 2014/2015 NUC All Midwest Team
- Selected to 2014/2015 NUC All South Team
- Ranked #7 LB in Illinois by Deep Dish Football
My goal is to earn a scholarship to a high level university with a reputation for high excellence in both academics and athletics. I plan to contribute to the team by earning the opportunity to play at the highest level and to the best of my ability. I will strive to work hard on the field and in the classroom as I have demonstrated in the past, which has resulted in many extraordinary opportunities.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 4 years
- Varsity Starter
- 4 years
- 2015 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #58
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, Team MVP, Defensive MVP, Ranked #9 LB in Illinois, O/D All American and NUC All American, Team Leader in Tackles, 2nd Team All-Area, Honorable Mention All-State
- 2014 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #40
Individual Awards
- 4 Star Prospect rated by Tom Lemming, NUC All American, NUC All World Team, NUC All American Defensive Player of the Year, NUC Junior 5 Star Player, Honorable Mention All-State
Team Awards
- State Playoffs 1st Round
- 2013 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #40
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, 2nd Team All-Area, 4 Star Prospect by Tom Lemming, NUC All American, NUC Top 100 Elite Prospect, NUC Top 20 Linebacker Prospect, Team Defensive MVP, NUC 5 Star Player, 2nd on Team in total Tackles
Team Awards
- 1st Round State Playoffs
- 2012 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #40
Individual Awards
- Defensive Player of the Week, 2nd on Team in total Tackles
Team Awards
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 5 seasons
- 2013 Freeburg Legion Baseball (Varsity)
- Started varsity at 3rd base and relief pitcher.
- 2012 Blue Storm (14U)
- Started at Power Forward and Shooting Gaurd
- 2012 Red Wigglers (14U)
- Pitcher, 1st Base, 3rd Base Batting Average .463
- 2012 Waterloo Warriors (14U)
- Pitcher, 1st Base and 3rd Base.
- 2011 Freeburg Junior Midgets (Varsity- Starter Both Ways)
- Stater both Offense and Defense for 9 consecutive years.
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Ron Stuart
- Position Coach
- Doug Zerjal
Events
- Camp/Event
- Rivals.com Camp Series - Invitation Only!
- 5/04/14 to 5/04/14
- Selected for Middle Linebacker, decided to compete at DE. Waiting on results.
- Camp/Event
- National Underclassman All American Performance Week
- 12/27/13 to 12/31/13
- Selected as the All American Defensive Player of the Year
- Camp/Event
- 2013 Tom Lemming Prep Football Report
- 10/14/13 to 10/14/13
- Ranked as a 4 Star Elite Prospect by Tom Lemming for 2013 Prep Prospect. "4 Star rating is considered capable of being a 3 year starter at a Major DI program" Tom Lemming
- Camp/Event
- National Underclassman Top 100 Elite Prospect Camp
- 7/20/13 to 7/21/13
- Selected as Top 100 Elite Prospect in U.S. and Top 20 Linebacker. Selected as All American prospect and will be performing in NUC Performance week in Myrtle Beach.
- Camp/Event
- National Under Classmen Combine Camp
- 5/25/13 to 5/25/13
- Was selected as MVP for Linebackers.
- Camp/Event
- Offense Defense Youth All-American Bowl Game in Houston Texans Stadium
- 12/26/12 to 12/31/12
- Will not be attending due to IHSA eligibility regulations
- Camp/Event
- Offense Defense High School Underclassman All American Bowl Game
- 12/26/10 to 12/31/10
- Played Tight End and scored 2 touchdowns and one 2 point conversion.
Training
- Offense Defense 3 Time All-American
- 3 years
- Played in OD- All American games in South Carolina and Dallas Cowboys Stadium. Had position training in Linebacker, Defensive End and Running Back.
- Attended University of Missouri Summer Camp
- 1 year
- Started as Linebacker and Running Back on my team.
- National Underclassman Combine
- 1 year
- Selected as Linebacker MVP then selected as Top 100 Prospects and Top 20 Linebacker Prospects in United States.
- National Underclassman All American Performance Week
- 1 year
- Selected as the NUC All American Defensive Player of the Year - 2013
- Athletic Rebublic Speed and Agility Training
- 1 year
- Reduce 5-10-5 time by .47 and 40 yard times by .25 in 2 months.
Additional Sports
- Track
- 4 years
- Varsity Team
- Won Junior High School Large School State Champion for Discus Throw. Named Scholar Athlete, Presidential Award for Academic Excellence, Optimist Student of the Month, Tri-Athlete, Honor Roll.
- Basketball
- 4 years
- Varsity Team
- 4 Year Starter on Smithton Junior High School Basketball Team. Named Scholar Athlete, Tri-Athlete, Presidential Award for Academic Excellence, Student Optimist of the Month
- Baseball
- 3 years
- Varsity Team
- Junior High School 3 Year Starter at 1st Base, 3rd Base and Pitcher. 2 Time State Champions
- Baseball
- 1 year
- Junior Varsity Team
- Starter for Freeburg High School Jr. Varsity Team as a freshman at 3rd base and Relief Pitcher
- Basketball
- 1 year
- Junior Varsity Team
- Freeburg High School Sophomore and Jr. Varsity Team
- Baseball
- 3 years
- Varsity Team
- Starting 1st/3rd Baseman, Relief Pitcher
- Baseball
- 1 year
- Junior Varsity Team
- Moved up to Varsity for Summer Legion High School Team.
Statistics
| Statistic | 2013 Varsity Team | 2012 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 10 | 8 |
| Rushing attempts | 41 | 31 |
| Rushing yards | 111 | 161 |
| Receiving yards | 61 | |
| Receptions | 6 | |
| Rushing touchdowns | 8 | 3 |
| Yards per reception | 10.2 | |
| Yards per rush | 2.7 | 5.2 |
| Assisted tackles | 23 | 26 |
| Pass break-ups | 2 | 2 |
| Sacks | 2 | 1 |
| Solo tackles | 60 | 46 |
| Tackles for a loss | 12 | 5 |
| Returns | 1 | |
| Total return yards | 12 | |
| Yards per return | 12 | |
| Forced fumbles | 2 | |
| Interceptions | 2 |
Academics
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Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. College English Have also been in College Prep English, English 2 AcceleratedAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. Trigonometry and PreCalculus Also have been in Anatomy and PhysiologyRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- Awards2014 National Honor Society/High Honor Roll, 2013 High Honor Roll, 2012 High Honor Roll, National Honor Society, Jr. High School High Honor Roll 3 Years, Scholar Athlete, Presidential Academic Award, Tri-Athlete Award, Perfect Attendance, 1st place at SWIC Regional Architectural Drafting Competition
- ActivitiesFCA-Fellowship of Christian Athletes National Honor Society
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