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Darius Smith

Darius Smith

Darius Smith

Defensive Back/Athlete
2027 Class
6'1" Height
170 Weight
Panther Creek School
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Darius
Smith DB/ATH
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
170
HS
Panther Creek
|
NC
One of the best corners in zone coverage, he has excellent feel for both what receivers are doing...
Evaluation by Will Helms
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About Darius

How would you briefly describe your gameplay style?

Aggressive, Fast and Physical!!! Don’t give up nothing and change opposing teams game plan. I shutdown my side of the field.

Can you provide a brief description of your mentality or personality?

It don't matter who you put in front of me. Once those lights come on I'm in Go mode. Nothing Personal All Business!!!

Are you involved in any clubs, organizations, or have you received any non-sport awards?

No.

What skills or qualities have you developed, such as leadership, teamwork, or community service?

I am a leader on my team!!!

Have you faced any significant challenges? If so, please describe.

I feel like I’m the best DB they haven’t seen my film backs up everything. No matter what lace my cleats up and keep making it harder to doubt me.

What type of college are you looking for?

Great coaching and good atmosphere.

Expert Analysis
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Darius
Smith DB/ATH
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
170
HS
Panther Creek
|
NC
Darius Smith
One of the best corners in zone coverage, he has excellent feel for both what receivers are doing...
Written by Will Helms
Read more at PrepRedzone.com
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One of the best corners in zone coverage, he has excellent feel for both what receivers are doing and what the picture looks like behind him in coverage. He has excellent length and enough speed to match up with quicker receivers, as well as the size to counter larger wideouts. A multi-time stock-riser for us, he continues to move up our rankings.

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Expert Analysis
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Darius
Smith DB/ATH
Class
2027
Height
6'1"
Weight
170
HS
Panther Creek
|
NC
Darius Smith
One of the best corners in zone coverage, he has excellent feel for both what receivers are doing...
Written by Will Helms
Read more at PrepRedzone.com
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Will Helms | Prep Redzone Scout

Will Helms

Will Helms

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

@whelms21 will.helms21@gmail.com

One of the best corners in zone coverage, he has excellent feel for both what receivers are doing and what the picture looks like behind him in coverage. He has excellent length and enough speed to match up with quicker receivers, as well as the size to counter larger wideouts. A multi-time stock-riser for us, he continues to move up our rankings.

Written 1 month ago

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Visited on 01/31/2026

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