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National Signing Day: North Hall's Smith jumps at offer to play football at Air Force
Despite 5-foot-7 frame, Smith earned All-State honors in football
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North Hall quarterback Andrew Smith, left, talks with his great uncle Pete Smith during Signing Day ceremonies Wednesday at the Longstreet Cafe in Gainesville. Smith signed to play football at Air Force. - photo by Nat Gurley | The Times
In an age when college football prospects are most routinely prioritized and evaluated by height and weight, North Hall’s Andrew Smith is a refreshing exception to the rule. At 5-foot-7 and only 150 pounds, he’s never been tall and baring a late growth spurt, the 18-year-old, two-sport star never will. But his lack of size never slowed Smith down.In fact, it only made him work harder.
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