A tough, hard-hitting linebacker who can play in space and make plays in coverage, this South Florida commitment was an easy addition to the latest rankings update after a strong senior season where he delivered massive hits all season long. He reads the run quickly and reacts instantly, constantly finding himself to the ball-carrier. The sure-tackling linebacker made 68 tackles last fall, 8 TFLs and four sacks to go along with one INT and an impressive four forced fumbles. He was one of the top linebackers in Cobb County last fall and is now ranked as the No. 203 overall prospect in the state.

Maybe my most-watched player in the 2025 class. 6’3 230 with impressive length and athleticism. He rallies to the football from several spots. He can rush the passer and even drop back into coverage. Every team needs players who can rally to the football, and Christian Smith Christian Smith 6'3" | 225 lbs | LB Harrison | 2025 State GA does that from several spots. He also does that with ideal measureables. Not to mention, he has consistently improved each year at the HS level.

Christian Smith Christian Smith 6'3" | 225 lbs | LB Harrison | 2025 State GA improved drastically each year and ended his HS career with a P4 grade from me. He is headed to USF, giving the Bulls a massive steal and a fantastic value pickup. Smith is a true Swiss army knife. He can fire off the edge, play off-ball LB, and will even act as a big nickel at times. Regardless, he is a 6’3 230 fiery athlete who flies to the football, strikes hard, and has enough range to drop into coverage. He is a true run-and-chase defender with every-down potential. I wouldn’t be shocked to see Christian Smith Christian Smith 6'3" | 225 lbs | LB Harrison | 2025 State GA find the field immediately, especially on special teams.

Christian Smith Christian Smith 6'3" | 225 lbs | LB Harrison | 2025 State GA has become a favorite amongst our PRZ scouts, and for good reason. He is a long, extremely athletic edge rusher with plenty of physical upside left in the tank. However, he is still massively under the radar. Here is one of my recent evals:

“With every watch,  Christian Smith Christian Smith 6'3" | 225 lbs | LB Harrison | 2025 State GA  gets better and better. He is one of the more underappreciated athletes in GA’s 2025 class, coming in at 6’3 225 with long arms and impressive speed. He will project as an OLB, winning against tackles when rushing the passer thanks to his speed and bend alone. When he has to eventually develop more secondary moves, it should come easier for him thanks to his long arms. He drops back into coverage as a second-level defender as well, and flashes some downhill striking ability.”

Christian Smith Christian Smith 6'3" | 225 lbs | LB Harrison | 2025 State GA is a well-covered player for us here at Prep Redzone, so I will just quote my most recent evaluation:

“With every watch,  Christian Smith Christian Smith 6'3" | 225 lbs | LB Harrison | 2025 State GA  gets better and better. He is one of the more underappreciated athletes in GA’s 2025 class, coming in at 6’3 225 with long arms and impressive speed. He will project as an OLB, winning against tackles when rushing the passer thanks to his speed and bend alone. When he has to eventually develop more secondary moves, it should come easier for him thanks to his long arms. He drops back into coverage as a second-level defender as well, and flashes some downhill striking ability.”

With every watch, Christian Smith Christian Smith 6'3" | 225 lbs | LB Harrison | 2025 State GA gets better and better. He is one of the more underappreciated athletes in GA’s 2025 class, coming in at 6’3 225 with long arms and impressive speed. He will project as an OLB, winning against tackles when rushing the passer thanks to his speed and bend alone. When he has to eventually develop more secondary moves, it should come easier for him thanks to his long arms. He drops back into coverage as a second-level defender as well, and flashes some downhill striking ability. Christian Smith Christian Smith 6'3" | 225 lbs | LB Harrison | 2025 State GA is an obvious FBS eval and is someone who should turn some heads at camps this summer.