The "Black Cat" signal went out late Friday evening signifying a defensive recruit for the University of Cincinnati football team. For the class of 2021, Michigan high school safety Armorion Smith joins the Bearcats.
Smith is a 6-foot-2, 190-pound safety who could be a presence for defensive coordinator Marcus Freeman and head coach Luke Fickell.
Smith is a three-star recruit, according to 247Sports.com, from River Rouge High School in Ecorse, Michigan.
The Bearcats prevailed in the race for Smith over Michigan State, Temple, Akron and Ball State.
Smith is ranked as the No.