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Zion Smith

Edge

2025 Class

6'0" Height

225 Weight

Little Rock Mills School

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Zion Smith is a 6'0" Edge in the 2025 class. Smith attends Little Rock Mills in Arkansas. Smith's Player Profile was created on November 8, 2022. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where Zion Smith is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

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Colton Edwards

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

Zion Smith Zion Smith 6'0" | 225 lbs | EDGE Little Rock Mills | 2025 State AR possesses the IQ to play both off the ball and on the edge. He recorded 87 tackles (44 solo), 35 tackles for loss (TFLs), 10 sacks, and 3 pass breakups (PBUs). Smith showcases good read-and-react skills, complemented by a quick first step. He effectively utilizes his speed and power when attacking downhill, taking proper angles and easily shedding blockers. His solid understanding of zone coverage allows him to maintain coverage underneath while effectively playing the ball to force pass breakups. With a combination of power, hand technique, bend, and athleticism, he consistently makes his presence felt on the edge. Smith understands how to apply pressure to the pocket and contain on the edge.

Offer List: Vermilion & Central Methodist

Note: Multi-Position Athlete

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Colton Edwards

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Zion Smith Zion Smith 6'0" | 225 lbs | EDGE Little Rock Mills | 2025 State AR displays good read-and-react ability, complemented by a quick initial step to engage effectively downhill. Good feel in zone coverage, keeping things underneath while making a play on the ball and forcing a PBU. Smith earned another offer from Central Methodist on September 21st, 2024.

Offer List: Vermilion & Central Methodist

Note: Multi-Position Athlete

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Colton Edwards

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Zion Smith Zion Smith 6'0" | 225 lbs | EDGE Little Rock Mills | 2025 State AR showcases good read-and-react ability, complemented by a quick initial step to engage effectively. Smith earned his first offer from Vermilion on September 7th, 2024.

Offer List: Vermilion

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Colton Edwards

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Zion Smith Zion Smith 6'0" | 225 lbs | EDGE Little Rock Mills | 2025 State AR displays good read-and-react ability, complemented by a quick initial step. He demonstrates his speed and power when attacking downhill, taking good angles and shedding blockers with ease. He shows a solid understanding of zone coverage, maintaining coverage underneath and effectively playing the ball to force pass break-ups. His combination of power, hand technique, bend, and athleticism enable him to be a consistent presence on the edge.

Note: Multi-Position Athlete

🚨 First Day of Team Camp… Got more to do, more to improve‼️ pic.x.com/TKYdxJR19e

— Zion Smith (@ZIONSMITH_21) June 14, 2024

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Colton Edwards

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Zion Smith Zion Smith 6'0" | 225 lbs | EDGE Little Rock Mills | 2025 State AR is a quick reactor due to his mental processing along with versatility to play on the edge. Smith is the 28th rated overall player and 4th overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2025. He displays good read and react ability with a quick first step while showcasing his speed and power when attacking downhill and disengaging from blockers. Demonstrates good feel in zone coverage, keeping things underneath while making a play on the ball and forcing a PBU. His power, hand placement, bend and athleticism would allow him to play on the edge consistently.

Offer List: None ATM

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(5) Zion Smith Zion Smith 6'0" | 225 lbs | EDGE Little Rock Mills | 2025 State AR (@ZIONSMITH_21) / X

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Colton Edwards

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6-Foot
225 Pounds
Linebacker
Class of 2025

Little Rock Mills linebacker Zion Smith brings quick diagnostic skills with versatility to play on the edge. Smith is the 23rd rated overall player and 3rd overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2025. He displays good read and react ability with a quick first step while showcasing his speed and power when attacking downhill and disengaging from blockers. Demonstrates good feel in zone coverage, keeping things underneath while making a play on the ball and forcing a PBU. His power, hand placement, bend and athleticism would allow him to play on the edge consistently.

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Colton Edwards

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

6-Foot
225 Pounds
Linebacker
Class of 2025

Little Rock Mills Zion Smith showcases quick diagnostic skills with versatility to play on the edge. He is the 23rd rated overall player and 3rd overall at his position in the state of Arkansas (via Prep Redzone) for the class of 2025. Smith displays good read and react ability while showcasing his speed and power when attacking downhill and disengaging from blockers. Demonstrates good feel in zone coverage, keeping things underneath while making a play on the ball and forcing a potential PBU. His traits and versatility would allow him to play on the edge consistently as well if needed. Excited to watch Smith play in 2024.

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2 years ago

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Colton Edwards

Prep Redzone Lead Scout

6-Foot
225 Pounds
Linebacker
Class of 2025

Little Rock Mills Zion Smith Zion Smith 6'0" | 225 lbs | EDGE Little Rock Mills | 2025 State AR showcases quick diagnostic skills. His read and react ability are impressive, displaying his speed and power when attacking downhill. Demonstrates good feel in zone coverage, keeping things underneath while making a play on the ball. His traits and versatility would allow him to play edge as well if needed. Excited to watch this athlete play in 2024.