OrTre Smith WR (SC) fast rising 2017 recruit per Rivals

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Speaks volumes about how awesome the 17 WR class is

Jul 6, 2015, 11:54 PM

Because it is indeed a loaded and talented group. The thing is, do you put OrTre at WR or DB?

He's got exceptional size and ball skills. Smith has a tremendous ability to find and high point the ball. Clearly he doesn't back down from contact which further begs the question; do you like him more as a DB or WR? While he may not be the burner that some prospects in the 17 class are, he still has a way to find and pluck the ball in mid air.

I will say that his knack for finding the ball is incredible when matched with his elite catching abilities. However, I'd put him at safety because he'd likely be as big or bigger than most WR's. Smith would definitely disrupt any play going over the top which makes the decision even harder. The argument could go either way. Regardless, some team will be very fortunate to have him on their roster.

Check out his film and bio below. I'll put his stuff out there as well as some other comparable WRs and DBs. Just gonna throw some names out there and you be the judge and feel free to let me know what you think. For once I'll try and leave my obvious slant towards JT Cauthen out of this because as most of you know- I'm really big on him as opposed to others who aren't. Seriously, this class is so deep with talent that I don't think one could go wrong on any of the prospects. Who would you take and why? There are plenty of targets I'm going to leave off here because I'm gonna try to keep this post within' data limits but it's not at all to slight anyone.

ATH/ WR OrTre Smith 6-3 205 Mount Pleasant, SC Wando High

Currently does not have an offer from CU, and lord knows why. In 2014, had 31 catches for 462 yds and 4 TDs. A 4* early ranking from Rivals.com and 24/7 .com (#8 ATH and #57 overall). Played and started at WR and CB in 2014. Attended CU Junior Day in March. Attended the spring game. Has offers from scar, Wake, Char, ECU, and FSU. Works out with former Tiger WR Mal Lawyer. Has a 3.75 GPA according to Rivals. Also plays basketball and baseball. His mother played volleyball at Clemson.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmSHd9Knlrg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFuOftn9N1c

ATH Juwan Burgess 6-1 175 Tampa, FL Blake HS

Had a phenomenal freshmen year with 5 INTs, 7 passes broken up, 40 tackles, a fumble recorvery, and a caused fumble. Also in 2013, had 8 catches for 100 yards and a score. In 2014, spent time on both sides of the ball again and some time at QB. Was 14 of 42 passing for 237 yards on top of 34 carries for 202 yards and a TD. On defense, Burgess had 26 tackles, 7 TFL, a sack, an INT, 4 PBUs, and 1 FF. CollegeFootballNews.com has him as a 4* recruit. Has offers from Clemson, Florida, FAU, UGA, UK, VT, USF, and others. http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3240052/highlights/71206375/v2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mmo_2tmhqvA

ATH Malcom Askew 6-0 170 McCalla, AL McAdory HS

Rivals.com gives him 4 stars. In 2014, Askew had 50 tackles, 5 INTs, and 8 pass deflections. On the offensive side of the ball, he had 30 recs for 536 yds and three touchdowns and four rushes for a score. Also completed two passes for 71 yards and a score. For his efforts, Askew was named a Sophomore All-American by CBS. Offered by Clemson on 3/10/15. Holds offers from Bama, Aub, UGA, LSU, OhST, and many others.

Askew's sophomore film-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XV6CR9Ofpt4

ATH Derrick Smith 6-3 185 Orange Park, FL Fleming Island

In 2014, had 86 tackles with 7 INTs. Also grabbed 17 passes for 319 yards and 3 TDs. Visited for the 2015 spring game. Said, “Clemson was great. I really love Clemson. Coach Scott, I love him. He showed me a bunch of love,” Over the summer, he’ll travel with Pro Impact Sports to 10 college campuses for camp. The group typically stops by Clemson. That’s when Smith could learn if the Tigers are ready to pull the trigger. Has offers from UNC, USF, UCF, UK, Utah, and Cincy.

On Clemson- “The school, the players, the fans, everybody makes you feel like family,” Smith said. “I didn’t know certain fans, but they were coming up and hunging me, telling me to come here. They made you feel very welcome. It’s just a good feeling."

WR JT Cauthen 6-1 200 Waxhaw, NC Cuthbertson HS

In 2014, he had 104 receptions for 1,464 yards and 15 TDs. Named a MaxPreps Sophomore All-American. All-Southern Carolina 3A Team member. Named to the 2014 All-Observer Team. As a freshman, Cauthen caught 17 passes for 205 yards and 3 TDs. 4* prospect according to 24/7.com, the #13 WR, and #68 overall. "Few young players have the combination of size, hands, and body control of Cuthbertson sophomore WR J.T. Cauthen."- Jacey Zembal, Rivals.com. Scout.com rates him as the #18 WR. Has early offers from Clemson, Tenn, NCSt, scar, UNC, UK, WVU, and others. Attended the 2013 Clemson vs. BC game. Scheduled to visit CU on 4/8/15. Making a trip to UGA on 4/11/15. Also visited Tenn.

The Latest- Was visited by Jeff Scott and Danny Pearman in late April.

HUDL.com Film http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3350881/jt-cauthen

Cauthen's HS QB is highly touted prospect Austin Kendall who recently decommitted from Tenn. He recently commited to OU. This season the spotlight will be on J.T. Cauthen as he'll no longer have to split catches with Brian Muckelvene (97 recs 1509 yds 15.6 avg 107.8 PG 23 TDs)or TE Nick Karas (41 recs 761 yards 18.6 avg 50.7 PG 8 TDs).

2014 Game (Catches @ 1:38, 3:22, 4:30, TD 4:50)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGqG9npv-M4

“He’s a kid well beyond his years. He’s only just a sophomore, but his maturity and football understanding has just developed so much in the last year. He’s really able to dominate some games. He just has great hands."

“When I first saw him walk on the field, I thought he was a junior or senior just by his body build.” - Cuthbertson Coach David Johnson

(TD @ 6:12)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKXEMBtWA3w

"In his first varsity game – a grudge match with cross-town rival Marvin Ridge – Cauthen made 11 catches for 129 yards and two touchdowns. However, a groin injury three games later forced him to miss the reason of the season.

Cauthen began this season healthy and on varsity. Six games in, he has 40 receptions for 653 yards and seven touchdowns."- Scout.com

Video of the aforementioned game ( He wore #18 his freshman yr) http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3350881/highlights/85788455/v2

(Catch @ :30, 1:20, TD @ 1:40, TD @ 2:40, 2:47, 3:05, 3:56, wicked TD @ 4:30, TD @ 5:28, TD @ 5:58, 6:30, TD @ 7:00, 7:18, 8:08, TD @ 8:50, 8:55, 9:06, 10:00, 10:20, 10:49)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHIE1fqx7iI

“Gunter Brewer (UNC WR coach) has been here and seen him a few times and has made comparisons to Dez [Bryant] and Justin Blackmon in terms of how they looked when they were younger,” Johnson said. “He’s not saying he’ll be anywhere near as good as those guys, but just in the physical tools.”

WR Jalen Barr 6-1 180 Lake City, SC LCHS

Attended Clemson's spring game. Second team All-Region VII-AAA. According to HUDL.com, runs a 4.48 40, 225 bench, 365 squat, and a 10.8 100M.“Jalen Barr will have the biggest impact for us on offense,” coach Fleming said. “Jalen is our home run hitter. He is the guy for us who can make any catch and take it the distance. He is very explosive and we are going to try to get him the ball as much as possible.” Film- http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2875847/jalen-barr

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbZyLDaZiWM

Quick Read- Although Barr is open to all schools, he said he grew up following a particular one. ”When I was growing up, I was a fan of South Carolina and I always kept up with them,” he said. “I’ve been to a lot of games and I really like the coaches and environment.

”I also camped there this summer and I liked it a lot. I really liked how intense the camp was and I felt like I did well. The coaches told me to keep working hard in the classroom and on the field.”

In regards to next summer, Barr mentioned he would like to camp at South Carolina again, as well as Clemson and Oregon. Through seven games, Barr has 24 catches for 644 yards and eight touchdowns. http://recruiting.scout.com/story/1471947-2017-intro-jalen-barr

WR Cam Burnette 6-0 185 Charleston, SC Summerville HS

In 2014, had 30 receptions for nearly 600 yards and two scores. Attended 2014 CDS FB Camp. In a game vs West Ashley HS, Burnette had 7 catches for 136 yards and a TD. Drawing interest from Clemson, Penn St, SC, FSU, NC State, and others.

The latest- “I’m going to go to Clemson for two days, Carolina for two days, Penn State for two days, Florida State (for) three days, N.C. State, Georgia and I think that’s it,” Burnette said of his summer camp plans.
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2817823/cameron-burnette

S Isaiah Pryor 6-1 190 Lawrenceville, GA Archer High

24/7 gives him 4* the # 5 S. Recently visited CU in March to watch practice. Said, “It was good. I love the atmosphere. Just seeing the way they practice, I got a good feel for Clemson,” Pryor said. Has offers from Ohio St, Aub, FSU, GT, UGA, Ok, Tenn, Michigan, and LSU. As of April 1st, has no favorites and does not have an offer from CU. "Just enjoying the experience and keeping an open-mind right now." His team mate, Jaymest Williams, is also a Clemson recruit. According to HUDL.com, Pryor runs a 4.42 40, 330 bench, 430 squat, 10.8 110, and 49.00 400M.

Film- http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3128356/isaiah-pryor

From Chad Simmons last fall- "Let me say this -- Archer was well represented on Sunday. Pryor may have been the best of the bunch. He was impressive from start to finish and he drew a lot of praise from the Nike coaching staff. He showed very good footwork in drills, quickness, ball skills, and the ability to cover. He is wide open early with over a dozen scholarship offers. Good chance he starts out in the Scout 100."

From Steve Wilfong on Pryor n Williams- "Pryor is one of the top cover safeties in the country, and Williams is such a competitor, quick, fast and fluid, he ran a 4.38 on this day."

Deciding factors- “Definitely academics, that’s the first part,” Pryor said. “I want to make sure I have a good relationship with my coaches, not only for me, but for my family, too, to make sure that they’re comfortable.”

S Davondre "Tank" Robinson 6-0 190 Lake Marion, SC Lake Marion HS

According to MaxPreps.com, in 2014 he had 79 tackles, 5 INTs, and 6 PBUs. The site also has him going 45 of 81 for 835 yds, 4 TDs and 1 INT (He's a left handed QB). He also totaled 872 yds and 5 TDs on 75 carries (an avg of 11.6 yds). In his freshman year, he completed 27 of 43 passes for 452 yds and 4 TDs. Robinson also had 32 tackles and an interception. 24/7 gives him 4 stars, the #7 S, and #97 overall prospect. Rivals.com also gives Robinson 4 stars. Scout.com also gives him 4 stars. Plays QB for his high school but most expect that Robinson will play safety or outside linebacker at the college lever. Attended CU's Junior Day. Holds a 3.8 GPA. Visited for the 2013 UGA game. On Clemson- "It's real nice. I like it."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCuztexxVZQ

"He is a good one now and he is going to be a very good one," said Coach Carter. "He is a physical kid who makes a lot of plays for us. Coaches have been talking to me about him since he was a freshman and he is going to have a lot of offers. He has a bright future." Scout's Chad Simmons' says: Remember this name. It is early, but Robinson flies around the field, he plays with aggression, and he delivers some huge hits at safety. He closes on the ball well, he can come downhill, and he is a prospect that will attract big offers over time.

S/ATH Savalas Cann 6-1 190 Bamberg-Ehrhardt

24/7 gives him 4 stars, the #8 safety, and #102 overall. Scout.com also gives Cann 4 stars. Is the younger brother of AJ Cann. Has offers from Clemson, Auburn, Fla, UGA, scar, NCSt, UNC, KSt, and others. Film- http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4312081/savalas-cann

From Coach Crosby- "There is not much Cann does not do well in the secondary. He is still a little light for a safety that loves to deliver big hits, and he does most things very well. He makes plays, he has exceptional hands, he closes on the ball well, and he has shown great bursts out of his breaks. He could get a look at corner too because of his feet and quickness. He is an all around athlete with big-play ability."
http://clemson.247sports.com/Article/Death-Valley-Insider-Profiling-The-Freak-28813177
"He plays with great maturity for his age and he is very smart in the secondary. He tracks the ball well, he has very good ball skills, and he covers a good amount of ground. He is going to get bigger, stronger, and he will become better in run support."

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OrTre Smith WR (SC) fast rising 2017 recruit per Rivals

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with the 3 we freed up this month.....take both?

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Re: OrTre Smith WR (SC) fast rising 2017 recruit per Rivals

Re Take them if they are good. Forget this legacy stuff.***

Speaks volumes about how awesome the 17 WR class is

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