A.J. (Anthony) Smith '17 Recruiting Profile
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I am a 6'0 WR/DB at Edison high school in Fresno, CA. However, being an athlete, I am open to playing any position I'm needed at on the field. I have a 3.78 cumulative GPA, while taking AP and honors courses. I have been in a gifted and talent youth (GATE) program since 5th grade and therefore take more challenging classes in order to receive a well rounded education and become adequately prepared for college. Playing football at the college level is a goal I expect to achieve. Failure is not an option. My current goals, as I am back in my off season routine, are to continue to add mass and work on catching balls in traffic. My intangibles include my relentless work ethic, my leadership and my knowledge of the sport in each aspect. Whether it's in the classroom or on the field, I pride myself in my drive for a competitive environment. I would like to go to a school with a great atmosphere where I can find opportunity for classroom success and success on the field. I take all opportunities and love to show up on the big stage. I am open to different types of schools, although I would prefer one with stability on the coaching staff and where I can receive a high level of education. An environment in which I could learn from others and make an impact as soon as possible would be great. I will absolutely look through all opportunities given.
-A.J. Smith
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 3 years
- Varsity Starter
- 2 years
- 2016 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #1
Individual Awards
- 2016 Student Athlete of the year , 1st Team All-County
Team Awards
- Conference 2nd Place, Sectional 3rd Place
- 2015 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #15
Individual Awards
- 2015 Tiger Spirit Award
Team Awards
- Conference 3rd Place
- 2014 Varsity Team
- Jersey: #81
Team Awards
- Conference Champs, Sectional Champs, Regional Champs, State 3rd Place
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 3 seasons
- 2016 DB Guru 7 on 7 (A team- Elite)
- Tony Perry head coach. Starting WR.
- 2015 DBGuru 7 on 7 teams (Varsity)
- Selected to the Tony Perry DB Guru 7 on 7 team
- 2012 Central Valley Wolfpack (8th grade)
- Football University Team from the Central Valley of Ca.
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Matt Johnson
- Private Coach
- Ricky Manning
- Position Coach
- Charlie Collins
Events
- Camp/Event
- Columbia Lions Football Camp
- 6/20/16 to 6/20/16
- Worked out mostly at WR but did well at DB also
- Camp/Event
- Boise State Satellite Camp
- 6/05/16 to 6/05/16
- Worked out primarily with the WR's
- Camp/Event
- Central Valley Airstrike 7 on 7
- 2/20/16 to 2/20/16
- Team record 4-1 ( Beat Pro Way A team 28-11). 2 td receptions, 90 yards receiving.
- Camp/Event
- Fresno State Bulldogs Jr. Day
- 3/21/15 to 3/21/15
- A.J. was invited by Coach Matt Johnson and Coach Tony Perry.
- Camp/Event
- Diverse Sports Kings of Elite
- 3/08/15 to 3/08/15
- DB Guru Team- Diverse Sports 7 on 7 Tournament- 14 catches, game winning 2 pt. conversion. Overall 3rd Place.
- Camp/Event
- Pylon 7 on 7 National Tournament
- 2/28/15 to 3/01/15
- A.J. Played on the DB Guru team, 9 catches and 1 TD.
- Camp/Event
- Tony Perry- DB Guru Combine
- 1/31/15 to 1/31/15
- Invited by Tony Perry to Underclassmen combine. Selected as one of the top performers earning an invite to the Rivals Camp in Los Angeles, CA.
- Camp/Event
- Deion Sanders Prime 21 Football Camp
- 6/27/14 to 6/29/14
- Invite Only camp for some of the top 21 receivers and defensive backs and top 6 qbs in the nation. High level competition with hands on instruction by Deion, Ed Reed, Joe Haden, Jeff Blake, Dez Bryant, Patrick Peterson and more.
- Camp/Event
- Redlands University Football Camp
- 6/14/14 to 6/14/14
- Redlands and University of Colorado coaches present. One day camp.
- Camp/Event
- Football University Camp
- 5/09/14 to 5/11/14
- Coached by Charlie Collins and Wes Chandler and awarded invite to Top Gun Camp in Ohio.
- Camp/Event
- National Underclassmen Combine
- 3/29/14 to 3/29/14
- 9th grade Wide Receiver MVP.
- Camp/Event
- Purposefield.com Colisseum
- 1/04/14 to 1/04/14
- One day camp for skilled position players organized and conducted by Elon Paige.
- Camp/Event
- Manning the field- Art of the backpedal
- 7/27/13 to 7/27/13
- Ricky Manning Jr. camp for DB's
- Camp/Event
- Q90 Football Camp
- 6/08/13 to 6/09/13
- UCLA QB and Receiver Camp. Excellent instruction by many top pro and college coaches: Q90 camp.com for details.
- Camp/Event
- FBU Camp
- 4/26/13 to 4/28/13
- Was coached by Harold Jackson and Charlie Collins.
- Camp/Event
- National Underclassmen combine
- 3/29/13 to 3/30/13
- Finished in top 5 for the 40 yd dash and shuttle for 7-9 graders. Invited to the U100 camp in Los Angeles, ca, June 21st.
Training
- Ricky Manning- Bode Shop2 Phenom training
- 4 years
- Football training for advanced athletes and conducted by Ricky Manning Jr.(ex-NFL All-Pro)
- Regular training with Ricky Manning jr.
- 3 years
- General conditioning and defensive scheme and technique training along with current upperclassmen, college and some professional football players.
- Tony Perry
- 3 years
- Tony Perry training: Advanced footwork, db and wr drills and techniques.
- Receiver training with Coach Charlie Collins
- 2 years
- Coach C is a well respected WR trainer and coaches high school football and for FBU as well as many Pro ball players.
Statistics
| Statistic | 2016 Varsity Team | 2016 DB Guru 7 on 7 | 2015 Varsity Team | 2015 DBGuru 7 on 7 | 2014 Varsity Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games played | 6 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 3 |
| Receiving yards | 105 | 90 | 281 | 200 | 77 |
| Receptions | 11 | 2 | 23 | 23 | 5 |
| Touchdown receptions | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Assisted tackles | 8 | 2 | |||
| Forced fumbles | 1 | ||||
| Pass break-ups | 1 | ||||
| Solo tackles | 5 | 3 | |||
| Yards per reception | 45 | 14 | 15.4 | ||
| Returns | 2 | ||||
| Total return yards | 40 | ||||
| Yards per return | 20 |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Honors Chemistry Junior year Honors Trigonometry Junior year 4th Year Engineering Pathway Program - Senior Year Statistics - Senior YearAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. Edison Computech High School Engineering Pathway 4 year program. AP European History AP Psychology AP English Language AP English Literature AP Environmental ScienceRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- Awards2016-17 Student Athlete of the Year. 2016- Nominated for application for the Smittcamp Family Honors Scholarship for Fresno State University. 2016 - High Honors Academic letter awards for 4 semesters over 3.5 gpa. 2015 Nominated and selected for the National Academy of Future Scientists and Technologists Award of Excellence. 2015- California State Assembly Academic Athletic Award, 2015- National Honor Society of High School Students. 2010 Presidents award for excellence, honor roll since 3rd grade, 2011 Johns Hopkins award for excellence, "Mathlete" award in 2012 for exemplary achievement in Math
- ActivitiesMiddle school Leadership council. Debate team. Volunteering activities.
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