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2029 DL/OL Cartier Smith is one of the foundation pieces for Capital’s future after making an impact as a freshman. Smith is expected to play on both sides of the ball again this season, giving the Cougars a physical presence in the trenches wherever he’s lined up. His 5’8 360 frame makes him difficult to move and allows him to control the line of scrimmage with his strength. Capital has a good one to build around in Smith, and he’ll be a name to know over the next three seasons.

2029 Capital DL Cartier Smith made an impact on both sides of the ball as a freshman, but his future may be brightest along the defensive line. Smith was one of the top performers at our Exposure Series and showed why he ranks among the top young interior DL in the state. He brings 5’8 360 size to the middle of a defense and is difficult to move off the ball. Offensive linemen are forced to match his physicality every snap, and he can clog running lanes when teams try to attack inside. Smith’s size and power make him a unique prospect in the class, and a player offenses will have to account for throughout his career.

This dude is a bull out of Capital High School, Cartier Smith Cartier Smith 5'8" | 360 lbs | DL/OL Capital | 2029 State WV knows how to get after the quarterback from the defensive tackle spot. I watched him over power several lineman during the 1v1, he was one of the strongest kids on site. Smith is a rising sophomore that could see a lot of action this fall, he could honestly dominate the line of scrimmage.

Cartier Smith Cartier Smith 5'8" | 360 lbs | DL/OL Capital | 2029 State WV has just one game of highlights to evaluate from his freshman season at Capital, but keep a close eye on him moving forward. A full evaluation will come in the future once he produces more film, but the early signs show that Smith will be at the top of the 2029 OL list. He has good early interior OL size and earned varsity playing time as a freshman this season.