Malichi Smith
Malichi Smith
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Ian Guerin | Prep Redzone Scout
The more time that passes since Smith’s transfer from nearby Irmo the more it appears he’s going to be expected to be a bigger piece of Dutch Fork’s defensive goals. He had 46 tackles a year ago for Irmo and now looks like a shoo-in to be a starter in his new digs. He’ll make an already strong defensive backfield that much better.
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Smith spent the 2023 season helping Irmo win a bunch of games and advance all the way to the Class 4A Lower State finals. Now, he’s going to be suiting up for team that not only will be facing the Yellow Jackets during region play, but is coming off yet another state championship.
The multi-positional defensive back transferred to Dutch Fork earlier this month and is certainly in line for a starting position, albeit where is still up for debate.
While at Irmo, he played corner and safety, putting up 46 total tackles last fall. If he fits into the established system, his tackling ability in space and playability on the ball when its in the air will only bolster one of the state’s most effective defenses.
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