The Next Great MTSU Pass Catcher: Erick Smith Jr

Erick Smith Jr is a 3 Star recruit who plays Wide Receiver at Booker T Washington High School. Smith is ranked as a Top 160 Wide Receiver in the nation and is a Top 150 recruit in the state of Florida. Erick Smith Jr is committed to play at Middle Tennessee State next fall.

Growing up, were you inspired by any NFL Players?

I was inspired to play football by Ray Lewis, growing up playing defense and just football in general I loved how he was a complete leader all over the field.

What high school is your biggest rival?

Pensacola High School

What songs do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

HotBoii-Don’t Need Time, Rojah Larue-Same Clothes, Kodak-Skrilla Are My Top

What is your offseason training like?

Waking up early mornings around 5, going for a run, lifting right after, then going to the field and working on routes.

What is your favorite memory of your high school career?

My Freshman year I caught a game winning Touchdown at an away game with 0 time left on the clock.

What parts of your high school game, do you hope to transition to the college level?

My ability to lead, ability to high point the ball and run routes

What did you look for in choosing a college?

The home feeling, my chance to play early

When did you start looking at colleges, and when did colleges start looking at you?

I started doing my research on colleges around 9th grade and I got my first offer in 11th grade, I have obtained 31 offers since.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

Julio Jones

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

Watching Julio Jones go for 300 yards in a single game