re: Is Cole Smith going to play this year?

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Guy was underrated coming out of HS.

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No doubt:

From LSU website:
"Played on both sides of the ball at offensive tackle and defensive end during his time at Pontotoc High School in Mississippi … A three-star prospect according to 247Sports … Did not allow a sack between his junior and senior seasons … During his senior season, totaled 62 pancakes and led Panotoc High School to an 11-2 record and the 2-4A regional title … Showed off his versatility by playing tackle, guard and center while in high school … His dad Brent Smith was an All-SEC offensive lineman at Mississippi State and was picked in the third round of the 1997 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins"

SEC Country:
"Cole Smith was the first offensive lineman to pop. The highly underrated sleeper prospect from North Mississippi visited LSU on the first day of spring practice and before leaving was offered by coach Ed Orgeron. Smith committed on the spot"

"Smith is committed to play in the Under Armour All-America Game in January in Orlando, Fla. The Tigers had two offensive line prospects play in that game a year ago, including Austin Deculus and Edward Ingram."


According to Scout he was the #2 Center and #2 player out of Mississippi for his class.


"Smith, again, is a guy who impressed at some camp settings. At the Under Armour camp in Houston, 247 sports writer Greg Powers had this to say:

Not currently rated that is sure to change quickly as Smith earned an invitation to the Under Armour All-America Game after a very good showing against the big-bodied and strong defensive tackles in attendance. He was listed with the wrong number on the media roster, so I was quick to find out who this massive center was."

"The fact that Cole Smith didn’t bother to add music to his highlights says pretty much everything you need to know about his style.

Smith plays all over on tape, mixing in at left tackle, some at center, and even some snaps on the defensive line. On the hoof he strikes me as one of those corn-fed midwestern types that seems to always find their way to Wisconsin and Iowa. Just big, thick country boys."

"He definitely plays a little past the whistle. He’s got a nasty streak. He’s a bully. Probably good traits to have as an offensive lineman, but just needs to make sure he keeps that stuff in check.

He’s pretty mobile. He can pull and trap. That gives you options from your center.

Solid punch. He’s not a jawbreaker like Trai Turner was, but he can definitely get into you. He can drive a pile. He’s got pretty good power for a guy that’s not 300-plus pounds right now."