The Players Corner-Theotis Smith, Linebacker, Zephyrhills High

The Players corner is a series where I get to sit down and interview prospects in the Bay Area. It's a fun way to get to know some of these players outside of just evaluating them. We at Prep Redzone Florida want to bring you all-access into these players, it's important to get to know them as individuals and what makes them great on the field! This series will give you the ability to get under the helmet and see what makes these prospects click and gives you behind the scenes coverage.

Theotis Smith-Zephyrhills High

Linebacker 6'1 225lbs

Theotis Smith is one of the best linebacker prospects in Pasco County. I had the privilege of watching him play this year at Zephyrhills and he was extremely impressive. He has terrific size and measurables for a college linebacker Prospect, he does a very good job of diagnosing plays and getting to the football, he's a big-play linebacker that consistently made splash plays and it was evident with his 15 tackles-for-loss has he had this season. Smith will without a doubt be one of the best linebacker prospects in the Tampa Bay area next season.

Q-Talk about your junior season. What did you learn from it?

TS- I think personally i had a great junior season compared to my sophomore season . i learned that hard works pays off and that i gotta keep working if i want to be great.

Q-Tell me about last season and how you did (stats)?

TS-Last season I played Linebacker and I recorded 85 tackles 15 tackles for a loss and 2 sacks

Q-Who is your biggest role model and guide in your life?

TS-My biggest role model is Demetris Wright he was a bulldog last season and he worked out with me a lot during the off season he played a big part in my great junior season.

Q-Biggest strengths in your game currently?

TS-My biggest strength in my game is that i’m good at reading the guards and following the flow of the play which allows me to make plays constantly

Q-Any offers yet?

TS-As of right now i don’t have any offers

Q-Talk about what it was like to play for Coach Carroll.

TS-I love playing for Coach Carroll and Coach Jackson they put me in the best position to make plays to help my team win

Q-What what is like preparing this season with all the covid issues?

TS-There was a few changes but the most significant one was that i had less time to be in the gym but i made up for it but find other ways to get stronger.

Q-Personally, what is your ultimate goal with the game of football whether it be on the field or off of it?

TS- I want to go to play football at a good university and get my degree so i can get a good job and take care of my family