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The Final Cockdown: #24, D.J. Smith

The hard-hitting, blue-chip defensive back is next up as we count down your 2015 Gamecocks.

Sophomore / Defensive Back

5'11" / 195 lbs.

Marietta, Ga. (Walton)

Recruitment

200th ranked player overall in the 2014 signing class, rated as a four-star prospect across the board.

Offers from Clemson, Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and many more.

College Career

Played in twelve games in his true freshman year, after missing the season-opener following wisdom teeth surgery. Made his first start versus Kentucky, where he was ejected after a (crappy) targeting penalty was upheld (see below).