I really like how Malachi Smith Malachi Smith 6'1" | 180 lbs | DB Colerain | 2028 State OH squares up at the point of contact. Smith can be a real thumper who can bend and tackle with great technique. He also has the range to cross the hashes and be a heavy hitter. A two-way prospect, he is a proven commodity at receiver, making plays after the catch and making defenders miss in space. Good rangy safety who can make plays on the ball.

Kentucky offered Colerain Class of 2028 athlete Malachi Smith, and I expect more to come for the 6-foot-1, 190-pound high-academic prospect. Smith recorded 50 total tackles, two forced fumbles and three catches for 83 yards last year. Smith is simply a thumper, a hard-hitting safety who possesses elite closing speed and a nose for the ball. I expect his recruiting to blow up this spring, especially after the school’s upcoming college day workout.

Malachi Smith Malachi Smith 6'1" | 180 lbs | DB Colerain | 2028 State OH is a talented prospect for Colerain. From his perch at safety, Smith displays great timing with breaking up passes and quickness to break on the ball. But what really stands out about Smith is his abilities against the run, where he has great closing speed and can be a huge thumper and tough, physical hitter. At 6-foot-2, 185 pounds, Smith has the size, frame and arm length to excel at the next level.