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Ryder
Smith LB/RB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
225
HS
Great Oak
|
CA
Smith is a two-way star for Great Oak who had 133 tackles, 9.5 sacks and ran for 1,487...
Evaluation by Michael Huntley
Idaho State
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Ryder Smith

Ryder Smith | Great Oak

Ryder Smith

Class
2026
Position
LB/RB
Height
6'1"
Weight
225
School
Great Oak
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Position
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Idaho State
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About Ryder

How would you briefly describe your gameplay style?

Smart, fast, gritty, and violent

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

Know where the ball is going before the play starts and fly around with bad intentions.

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

Club Rugby

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

Get a group of guys to unite under a common goal of trying to win a championship.

What type of college are you looking for?

Great academics, great facilities, great coaches, electric playing environment, good college town.

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Ryder
Smith LB/RB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
225
HS
Great Oak
|
CA
Ryder Smith
Smith is a two-way star for Great Oak who had 133 tackles, 9.5 sacks and ran for 1,487...
Written by Michael Huntley
Idaho State
Read more at PrepRedzone.com
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Michael Huntley | Prep Redzone Scout

Michael Huntley

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Smith is a two-way star for Great Oak who had 133 tackles, 9.5 sacks and ran for 1,487 yards last season.

He is a beast in the middle who closes to the ball quickly and gets in the backfield frequently. Smith makes quick reads and gets to the line of scrimmage before most offensive linemen have time to bounce off their double teams to him.

Written 6 months ago

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