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Jaquise Smith

Defensive Line

2027 Class

6'3" Height

305 Weight

South Warren School

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Bryan Ault

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Very disruptive defensive tackle who commanded multiple blockers and registered multiple sacks. Good first-step quickness, has a nose for the ball, wraps up on contact and can control the line of scrimmage. Plays with good bend, has a good motor and is relentless in pursuit. Holds two Division I offers.

Written 8 months ago

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Ryan Lippert

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Jaquise Smith Jaquise Smith 6'3" | 305 lbs | DL South Warren | 2027 State KY is another defensive lineman who stood out as a sophomore. Smith lines up at defensive tackle where he is a dominant run stopper. He does a great job of using his strength to fight straight through blocks on his way to the ball carrier. Smith has also shown the speed to shoot gaps and get into the backfield to make the tackle before the opposing offensive line has a chance to block him. He finished this past season with 27 tackles and 14 tackles for loss in 14 games while also accounting for three sacks. Jaquise recently picked up his first offer from Eastern Kentucky and I expect more to come his way as he is a Division I caliber prospect.

Written 9 months ago

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Ryan Lippert

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To wrap up our top five defensive linemen in the class of 2027 in the state of Kentucky, I have Jaquise Smith Jaquise Smith 6'3" | 305 lbs | DL South Warren | 2027 State KY . Smith lines up at defensive tackle where he is a force against the run. He explodes out of his stance and uses his strength and high motor to fight through blocks with ease on his way to the ball carrier. Once he gets to the ball carrier, he drives his feet through contact to secure the tackle and not allow for any extra yards to be gained. Jaquise finished his sophomore year with 32 tackles and 14 tackles for loss in 14 games. Smith also showed the ability to rush the passer, finishing this past season with three sacks. Jaquise doesn’t currently hold any offers but he has received some college interest and has the talent to play somewhere at the next level.

Written 1 year ago

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Ryan Lippert

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Jaquise Smith Jaquise Smith 6'3" | 305 lbs | DL South Warren | 2027 State KY is a player who jumped onto my radar last season and has continued to make an impact as a sophomore. Smith lines up at defensive tackle where he is very reliable against the run. He plays with a ton of physicality, showing the ability to stack and shed blocks with ease. Smith also has shown the speed to get to the ball carrier in a hurry to make the tackle in the open field. Jaquise has recorded five tackles and three tackles for loss through two games. He has also shown the ability to rush the passer, recording one sack so far this season. Jaquise doesn’t currently hold any offers but he is definitely a player to keep a close eye on.

Written 2 years ago

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Drew Toennies

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Claiming the number three spot on my list is Jaquise Smith Jaquise Smith 6'3" | 305 lbs | DL South Warren | 2027 State KY , a defensive lineman at South Warren High School. In addition to great size and speed at the line of scrimmage, Smith impresses me with his ability to lock down the offense and utilize his wingspan to wrap up offensive linemen. I also like Smith’s ability to cause chaos in the pocket and apply pressure on the quarterback.

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Written 2 years ago

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Drew Toennies

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In the first place spot on my list is Jaquise Smith, a defensive lineman at South Warren High School. Smith has been on my radar for a while as his great size and execution make him dangerous at the line of scrimmage. Smith proved his ability to read the offensive line and utilize his physicality to win his one-on-ones in the pocket. I also liked how Smith could use his arms to wrap up the offense.

Written 2 years ago

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Drew Toennies

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Also worth mentioning is Jaquise Smith Jaquise Smith 6'3" | 305 lbs | DL South Warren | 2027 State KY , a defensive lineman at South Warren High School. In addition to excellent size and speed off the snap, Smith impresses me with his ability to use his arms and core strength to overpower the offensive line and create chaos for the offense. I also like how Smith can efficiently lock down the edge and utilize his physicality to quickly tackle the running back.

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Written 2 years ago

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Drew Toennies

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I am additionally impressed with Jaquise Smith Jaquise Smith 6'3" | 305 lbs | DL South Warren | 2027 State KY , a defensive lineman at South Warren High School. Smith makes a huge difference with his size and physical edge at the line of scrimmage, utilizing his wing span and core strength to stun the offensive line and cause disorganization in the pocket. I also like Smith’s ability to juke out and slip past defenders with his electric speed and deceptive footwork.

Written 2 years ago

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Drew Toennies

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In the first place spot on my list is Jaquise Smith Jaquise Smith 6'3" | 305 lbs | DL South Warren | 2027 State KY , a defensive lineman at South Warren High School. What impressed me most about Smith was his outstanding size for a rising sophomore as well as his ability to be explosive at the line of scrimmage. I also liked how Smith could utilize his core strength and arms to stun and overpower the offensive line during positional drills.