A running back with tremendous speed, Spring Hill, Tennessee native Dontae Smith enters Georgia Tech as the Jackets highest rated offensive skill position player. The three-star recruit was ranked as the 21st best all-purpose back in the country and the 24th best player in the state of Tennessee.
Being designated as an “all-purpose back” means that Smith enters Tech as a strong all-around running back who can excel in the run game, passing game, and to a point, blocking. In Paul Johnson’s offense, a running back who can be strong in all three of those facets is always a welcomed addition.