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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='1613284' first='George' last='Smith'], our No. 1 prospect in the debut 2028 rankings, has transferred to Class 6A Sandia High in northeast Albuquerque after rushing for close to 700 yards, catching 34 passes for 759 yards and scoring 24 touchdowns for Class 3A Robertson last season as a freshman.</p>
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<p>Reliable sources with direct knowledge of the situation confirmed Smith's transfer to Prep Redzone New Mexico. In addition, Smith has changed his Twitter profile to reflect his move to Sandia High School. </p>
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<p>Smith, one of the state's most dynamic two-sport athletes, later played a pivotal role in helping the Cardinals basketball team capture the 3A state basketball championship. He is expected to play both football and basketball at Sandia. In football, he'll likely play running back and slot receiver. </p>
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<p>Smith was recently offered by New Mexico Highlands in basketball. In the photo embedded in the tweet announcing the offer, Smith is seen in a Sandia basketball uniform. </p>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After a great conversation with Coach <a href="https://twitter.com/ZachSettembre?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ZachSettembre</a> , I am blessed to say I have received an Offer from New Mexico Highlands University <a href="https://twitter.com/BSKTBL_CO?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BSKTBL_CO</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RussellGurule?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RussellGurule</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SebastianNoel47?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SebastianNoel47</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PrepHoops_NM?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PrepHoops_NM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/NxtProHoops?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NxtProHoops</a> <a href="https://t.co/eTA93tzzGo">pic.twitter.com/eTA93tzzGo</a></p>— [player_tooltip player_id='1613284' first='George' last='Smith'] (@georgesmithlll) <a href="https://twitter.com/georgesmithlll/status/1918745632803794947?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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George SmithGeorgeSmith
6'1" | 160 lbs | RB
Sandia | 2028 StateNM
, our No. 1 prospect in the debut 2028 rankings, has transferred to Class 6A Sandia High in northeast Albuquerque after rushing for close to 700 yards, catching 34 passes for 759 yards and scoring 24 touchdowns for Class 3A Robertson last season as a freshman.