On National Signing Day Feb. 5, Charleston High School offensive lineman/defensive tackle Brandon Smith signed a National Letter of Intent to play football for the William Penn University Statesmen in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
As a senior at CHS, Smith recorded 21 total tackles, including 18 solos. He notched four sacks and one fumble recovery. The 6-2, 250-pound Smith was a postseason Mississippi Association of Coaches first-team All-State selection at the offensive lineman position.
Smith (seated at center) is flanked by (from left) his cousin Kenthadeas Davis, his mother Brandi Murry, Denishia Hayes and his cousin Rod O’Bannon. Standing in back (from left) are CHS head coach Scott Martin, CHS defensive coordinator LaDon Taylor, CHS Principal Mark Beechem and Assistant Principal Eric Rice. Smith, who wore No. 63 for his hometown Tigers, is currently undecided about which college major he will pursue.
(Photo special to The Sun-Sentinel)
