Another San Diego star
There is another player from San Diego (Calif.) Helix who is getting a lot love. Of course everyone by now knows who five-star running back Reggie Bush is. Helix high is blessed with another talented football player who rivals.com have rated a four-star.
That player is the super athletic Charles Smith (6-1, 170, 4.5). At one time or another, Smith has played wide receiver, wingback, quarterback, and both safety positions. Smith also stars on the basketball team. He’s a very smooth athlete and as a matter of fact, “smooth” is his nickname.
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For those of you with the capabilities to download Rivals100 video on Smith you will see a guy that will do whatever it takes to help his team win. He will catch, make things happen with his feet and throw bone crunching blocks.
There is one block on the tape that is a sight to see. He obliterated an opponent that spring loose Reggie Bush and with Bush’s speed you know he took it to the house.
Smith is a very unselfish player. He’s about W’s, not stats.
The talented Mr. Smith was selected all-county, all-area and all-league as a junior after catching 28 passes for 511 yards and 11 touchdowns. Smith was also an all-league selection in hoops. He’s not bad in track either with a 6’2’’ high jump and a long jump of 21’3”.
Smith benches 250 pounds, squats 400, cleans 220 and has recorded a 32-inch vertical jump.
What is Smith looking for in a college?
“I am looking for a place where I can further my education and play football,” Smith said. “I want to play as a true freshman, so I want to go to a college where I will that opportunity.”
“I would like to play wide receiver on the next level,” Smith said.
Smith has offers from SDSU, Utah, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Oklahoma, Texas and Wisconsin.
Smith lists Oregon, Washington, Arizona and San Diego State as his top four schools.
“I have always wanted to play in the Pac10,” Smith said. “So I was very happy when Oregon offered me. Then when Arizona and Washington offered me I was very excited.”
“I never thought that I would get this many offers,” Smith said. “When Oregon, Washington and Arizona offered it is like a dream come true.”
What about your other favorite San Diego State?
“If I choose San Diego State I will be able to stay close to home and play in front my friends and family,” Smith said.
One thing is for sure, whoever gets Smith’s signature will be getting a player who will be able to help out a team in a variety of ways, on and off the field…