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LJ Smith IV

LJ Smith IV

LJ Smith IV

Defensive Line
2030 Class
6'3" Height
285 Weight
Jefferson County Traditional Middle School School
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LJ
Smith IV DL
Class
2030
Height
6'3"
Weight
285
HS
Jefferson County Traditional Middle School
|
KY
Is now a two-time selection for the Kentucky Future Stars Selected to Region 2 team for the KYMSFA...
Evaluation by Alan Popadines
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About LJ

How would you briefly describe your gameplay style?

Strength and Strategy. I know the game, playing both sides of the ball, I know what to look for and what my opponent is thinking and may try to do. I am strong, so I have a lot of power behind my moves.

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

I am a humble player. You wont see me do much trash talking or dancing or anything like that on the field, but I will pick my teammates up and show them some love. I know teams depend on me and I take that responsibility very serious. When you do see me getting hype or flexing, just know I have a good feeling about how the direction of the game is going.

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

My favorite non-sport Award I have recieved is the Counselor Award. I was awarded it in 5th grade. My counsleor selected me out of the whole class for my willingness to care for others and provide acts of service. It made me think about maybe going into counseling for a career later on after football. My other non-sport award I am proud of is my title of Gifted and Talented (GT) in Math.

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

Always being the biggest on the field people look at you differently, they depend on you more, so I have learned leadership skills because of that. I know I am relied on and I know the responsibility and I take it serious. I also created a small business with my lineman teammate. Its called Lineman Leaf and Lawn and we protect yards like we do QBs. This business came from football.

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

My biggest challenge has been in the classroom. Football is easy. I love football. Its my favorite, but I know I need to have good grades to play. Being at a Traditional School, the work load is harder and being a student-athlete, I had to learn to balance. My Coach is strict, too.I havent ever had to sit for grades and I am proud to say I was on honor roll, but its definitely challeneged me.

What type of college are you looking for?

My dream school is LSU, but there are other schools I am looking at, like UL and UK. Obviously, because they are in my state. D1 is definitely the goal, but I wanna go where I can be most successful.

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LJ
Smith IV DL
Class
2030
Height
6'3"
Weight
285
HS
Jefferson County Traditional Middle School
|
KY
LJ Smith IV
Is now a two-time selection for the Kentucky Future Stars Selected to Region 2 team for the KYMSFA...
Written by Alan Popadines
Read more at PrepRedzone.com
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  • Is now a two-time selection for the Kentucky Future Stars
  • Selected to Region 2 team for the KYMSFA Battle of the Regions

Respectfully, I don’t think I’ve seen a better two-way linemen in all of Kentucky, in this 2030 class, than big, LJ Smith IV LJ Smith IV LJ Smith IV 6'3" | 285 lbs | DL Jefferson County Traditional Middle School | 2030 KY . Listed three inches and 25-pounds heavier than last year at this time, Smith IV is up to 6-foot-3 and 285-pounds as of this June 2025 preview. The JCTMS JV Offensive Line MVP this past season, he’s in a class of his own as of right now. Smith IV is also known throughout the state in Basketball and Track and Field. His size, academics and outstanding personality already have various private schools positioning to have him attend next year. Furthermore, Smith IV is already getting his feet wet on the college camp scene, as he hit LSU earlier this summer. As of right now, he projects to become one of the most highly-recruited kids in the 2030 class.

Written 5 months ago

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