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Kelly Smith

Kelly Smith

Kelly Smith

Tight End
2025 Class
6'4" Height
220 Weight
Little Rock Central School
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Kelly
Smith TE
Class
2025
Height
6'4"
Weight
220
HS
Little Rock Central
|
AR
Kelly Smith is a versatile tight end who can line up in various positions, including out wide, at...
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Kelly Smith is a 6'4" Tight End in the 2025 class. Smith attends Little Rock Central in Arkansas. Smith's Player Profile was created on June 12, 2023. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where Kelly Smith is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

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Kelly
Smith TE
Class
2025
Height
6'4"
Weight
220
HS
Little Rock Central
|
AR
Kelly Smith
Kelly Smith is a versatile tight end who can line up in various positions, including out wide, at...
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Kelly
Smith TE
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2025
Height
6'4"
Weight
220
HS
Little Rock Central
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AR
Kelly Smith
Kelly Smith has been showcasing his versatility all season, lining up out wide at the Y, H-Back, and...
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Kelly
Smith TE
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2025
Height
6'4"
Weight
220
HS
Little Rock Central
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AR
Kelly Smith
Kelly Smith is a physical and athletic tight end known for his strong hands and ability to block...
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Kelly
Smith TE
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2025
Height
6'4"
Weight
220
HS
Little Rock Central
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AR
Kelly Smith
Kelly Smith is a physically imposing and athletic tight end known for his strong hands. He displays a...
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Kelly
Smith TE
Class
2025
Height
6'4"
Weight
220
HS
Little Rock Central
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AR
Kelly Smith
Kelly Smith showcases physicality along with athleticism and strong hands at the tight end position. He is the...
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2025
Height
6'4"
Weight
220
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Little Rock Central
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Kelly Smith
t 6-Foot-3 210 Pounds Tight End Class of 2025 Little Rock Central tight end Kelly Smith brings a...
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2025
Height
6'4"
Weight
220
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Little Rock Central
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Kelly Smith
t 6-Foot-3 210 Pounds Tight End Class of 2025 Little Rock Southwest’s Kelly Smith is a solid powerful...
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Kelly Smith Kelly Smith 6'4" | 220 lbs | TE Little Rock Central | 2025 State AR is a versatile tight end who can line up in various positions, including out wide, at H-back, and inline. He demonstrates a quick release off the line of scrimmage, showing good foot speed and acceleration. His ball skills are notable at the catch point, due to his strong hands, hand-eye coordination, and body control, which allow him to win contested catches or adjust mid-route. Smith is a significant threat in the red zone, capable of winning one-on-one jump balls or becoming a threat for yards after the catch (YAC). Additionally, his run-blocking ability is strong in open space, marked by good angles, proper pad level, and physicality.

Offer List: Arkansas Baptist, Lynchburg & Texas College

Note – 3.9 GPA

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Kelly Smith Kelly Smith 6'4" | 220 lbs | TE Little Rock Central | 2025 State AR has been showcasing his versatility all season, lining up out wide at the Y, H-Back, and inline. He displays a quick release off the LOS, showcasing good foot quickness and acceleration. His ball skills are evident at the catch point due to his strong hands, good hand-eye coordination, and body control, enabling him to win the contest or adjust mid-route. Smith poses a significant threat in the red zone due to his ability to win one-on-one jump balls or become a YAC threat. His run blocking is formidable in open space, characterized by good angles, pad level, and physicality.

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Offer List: Arkansas Baptist

Note – 3.9 GPA

First 3 games highlights ⬇️https://t.co/LQrGNbjlbq@CoachGWest3 @ArElite100 @lrtigerfootball @ArRecruitingGuy @OtisKirk23 #kj13 pic.x.com/IXaZppQ4T7

— Kelly (KJ) Smith (@kj13smith) September 23, 2024

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Kelly Smith Kelly Smith 6'4" | 220 lbs | TE Little Rock Central | 2025 State AR is a physical and athletic tight end known for his strong hands and ability to block outside. I expect the senior’s recruitment to take off in the fall/winter. Smith displays a quick release off the line of scrimmage, showcasing good foot quickness and acceleration. His ball skills are evident at the catch point due to good hand-eye coordination and body control, enabling him to win the contest. Smith poses a significant threat in the Redzone, and one-on-one jump ball plays. His run blocking is formidable in open space, characterized by good angles, pad level, and physicality, coupled with a fluid route-running capability. He also plays linebacker, where the physcialness and motor come out.

Offer List: Arkansas Baptist

Note – 3.9 GPA

I enjoyed competing with my brothers on the D2 National Champions beautiful campus! @Harding_FB @CoachGWest3 @PaulSimmonsHU @MattUnderwoodHU pic.x.com/nObG8qH3Tv

— Kelly (KJ) Smith (@kj13smith) July 13, 2024

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Kelly Smith Kelly Smith 6'4" | 220 lbs | TE Little Rock Central | 2025 State AR is a physically imposing and athletic tight end known for his strong hands. He displays a quick release off the line of scrimmage, showcasing good foot quickness and acceleration. His ball skills are evident at the catch point, due to good hand-eye coordination and body control, enabling him to win vs contest. Smith poses a significant threat in the Redzone and in one-on-one jump ball scenarios, particularly within bunch formations. His run blocking is formidable in open space, characterized by good angles, pad level, and physicality, coupled with a fluid route-running capability.

Offer List: Arkansas Baptist

Note – 3.9 GPA

I enjoyed competing with my brothers on the D2 National Champions beautiful campus! @Harding_FB @CoachGWest3 @PaulSimmonsHU @MattUnderwoodHU pic.x.com/nObG8qH3Tv

— Kelly (KJ) Smith (@kj13smith) July 13, 2024

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Kelly Smith Kelly Smith 6'4" | 220 lbs | TE Little Rock Central | 2025 State AR showcases physicality along with athleticism and strong hands at the tight end position. He is the 71st rated overall player and 2nd overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2025. Smith displays a quick release off the LOS with good foot quickness. Demonstrates good ball skills at the catch point due to good hand-eye coordination and body control, allowing him to win vs contest. Redzone and 1v1 jump ball threat especially in bunch concepts. Underrated run blocker out in space and smooth route running ability.

Offer List: Arkansas Baptist

Note – 3.85 GPA

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  • 210 Pounds
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  • Class of 2025

Little Rock Central tight end Kelly Smith brings a solid powerful build at the tight end position. He is the 65th rated overall player and 2nd overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2025. Smith displays a good release off the LOS. Demonstrating good ball skills at the catch point. Good hand-eye coordination with body control against contest. Has the potential to be a Redzone threat especially in bunch concepts. Underrated run blocker out in space and smooth route running ability. Excited to see him dominate the secondary in 2024.

Offers: Arkansas Baptist

Note – 3.85 GPA

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Little Rock Southwest’s Kelly Smith Kelly Smith 6'4" | 220 lbs | TE Little Rock Central | 2025 State AR is a solid powerful frame at the tight end position. Demonstrating good ball skills at the catch point. Good hand-eye coordination with body control against contest. Underrated run blocker out in space and smooth route running ability. Excited to see him dominate the secondary in 2024.

Note – 3.85 GPA

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News

Updated 2025 Arkansas Rankings

Updated 2025 Arkansas Rankings

Prep Redzone Staff • March 3, 2025

Final 2025 Rankings Update: Tight End Breakdown

Final 2025 Rankings Update: Tight End Breakdown

Colton Edwards • December 12, 2024

December Rankings Update: Who moved up the rankings in Arkansas's 2025 class?

December Rankings Update: Who moved up the rankings in Arkansas's 2025 class?

Prep Redzone Staff • December 9, 2024

Mid-Season Stock Risers - Offense

Mid-Season Stock Risers - Offense

Colton Edwards • September 24, 2024

September Rankings Update: 2025 Tight Ends

September Rankings Update: 2025 Tight Ends

Colton Edwards • September 7, 2024

2024 Season Preview: Breakout Tight Ends

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